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How Qatar put World Cup woes behind them in Asian Cup opener

Hosts Qatar begin Asian Cup defence with win

Asian Cup hosts Qatar kickstarted their title defence with a 3-0 win over Lebanon in the tournament opener on Friday with a brace from their prized playmaker Akram Afif and a goal from Almoez Ali.
Jan 12, 2024, 07:28 pm - Reuters

Match Timeline

Qatar
Lebanon
  • KO
  • 45
  • HT
  • 51
  • 56
  • 57
  • 70
  • 72
  • 78
  • 79
  • 80
  • 80
  • 86
  • 87
  • 90
  • 90+6
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Qatar 3, Lebanon 0.
90'+10'
Second Half ends, Qatar 3, Lebanon 0.
90'+10'
Attempt missed. Jassem Gaber (Qatar) left footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Ismaeel Mohammad.
Match Stats
QATLIB
Possession
61.4%
38.661.4
38.6%
Shots on Goal
5
5
Shot Attempts
16
9
Yellow Cards
2
2
Corner Kicks
4
3
Saves
5
2