Jordan caused a major upset as they defeated South Korea 2-0 in the semi-final of the Asian Cup. The match, held at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar, saw Yazan Al-Naimat and Musa Al-Taamari scoring in the second half to secure a historic victory for Jordan. This marks their first-ever entry into the final of the tournament.
Qatar, the defending champions and hosts, secured a thrilling victory against Uzbekistan in the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup. The match ended in a 1-1 draw after extra time, leading to an intense penalty shootout. Ultimately, Qatar emerged victorious with a 3-2 score, showcasing their exceptional skill and determination. This impressive win propels them into the next round, where they will face off against Iran in what promises to be an exciting showdown.
On Thursday, in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, located in southern Vietnam, the authorities took legal action against five footballers from the same team. These players are currently facing allegations of being involved in match-fixing in a domestic second-tier tournament.
South Korea's Son Heung-min led his team to a remarkable comeback as they defeated Saudi Arabia 4-2 on penalties in the Asian Cup match held in Doha. This victory now places South Korea in the quarter-finals alongside the surprise contenders, Uzbekistan.
After capturing the hearts of fans with his warm and friendly persona at the Asian Cup, Tajikistan coach Petar Segrt is now making waves with his team's impressive journey to the quarter-finals. Known for his affable nature and powerful voice, Segrt has become a standout figure in the tournament.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expressed his sentiments towards Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp, stating that he will genuinely miss their friendly rivalry once Klopp steps down at the end of the season.
Bayer Leverkusen extended their lead at the top of the Bundesliga to seven points with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over RB Leipzig on Saturday, thanks to a last-minute goal from Piero Hincapie.
Vietnam's head coach Philippe Troussier believes that the upcoming Group D match between Vietnam and Indonesia at the 2023 AFC Asian Cup will be a closely contested battle. Both teams are evenly matched and have equal chances of success.