InAsian CupIn a match in the knockout stage, Jordan faced Iraq, and the two sides had a fierce duel. Jordan frequently seized the defensive counterattack and created danger with efficient long-pass attacks, which caused a lot of pressure on Iraq. However, Iraq showed their ability in first-half stoppage time through Tamari to break through to the box and score to take the lead.
After the start of the second half, Iraq made lineup adjustments, and the attack started more smoothly. In the 67th minute, Natick received a cross from a teammate and scored with a header to equalize. Then, in the 76th minute, Hussein's volley went into the net and Iraq turned the tide. However, Hussein was shown a second yellow card due to the referee's celebratory action that was found to have provoked the fans. At this time, Jordan fought one more man and began to attack. In the last two minutes of stoppage time, Jordan scored twice in a row to stage an incredible comeback stunner.
Jordan defeated Iraq 3-2 to advance to the quarterfinals. The match brought a double experience of joy and sorrow to the players on both sides, and Jordan's performance was eye-catching and became this editionAsian CupA dark horse.
In the other match, Qatar played against Palestine. After the opening, Qatar dominated possession but did not show clear tactics. The Palestinians, on the other hand, have taken a proactive approach to the offensive and have seized on defensive counter-attacks one after another, posing a threat to Qatar. It wasn't until the 37th minute of the game that Dabagh broke the ball and burst into the penalty area and scored with a low shot to give the Palestinian team the lead.
Approaching half-time, Qatar equalised the score with a volley from Haydos through Afif's cross from a corner. At the beginning of the second half,AliSuffered a foul in the penalty area, Qatar obtainedPenaltiesOpportunity, Afif hit steadilyPenalties, Qatar overtook the score.
Palestine gave it a go in the closing stages of the game, aggressively scrambling to try to turn the tide. However, the score remained unchanged again for the remainder of the game. In the end, Qatar defeated Palestine 2-1 to advance to the next round.
After these two games,Asian CupFour places in the quarterfinals have already been decided: Australia, Tajikistan, Jordan and Qatar. Among them, Tajikistan and Jordan are two teams that are in the spotlight, they are not only dark horses, but also lower in the world rankingsChinese national team
Tajikistan, ranked 106th in the world rankings, managed to advance to the quarterfinals thanks to tenacious struggle and outstanding performance. This is TajikistanFootballThe great breakthroughs made in history have also attracted the attention of the world.
Jordan is also striking at 87th in the world rankings. In the match against Iraq, they showed excellent tactical coordination and on-the-spot performance, and won the counterattack with one more man. The performance of the Jordan team was a surprise, and they proved their quality with strength and perseverance.
This article is briefly introducedAsian CupTwo matches in the quarter-finals: Jordan vs. Iraq and Qatar vs. Palestine. Jordan qualified with a stoppage-time comeback, while Qatar emerged victorious in a hard-fought match against Palestine. The results of these two matches saw Australia, Tajikistan, Jordan and Qatar advance to the quarter-finals.
In particular, Tajikistan and Jordan are both below in the world rankingsChinese national team, but through excellent performances and tenacious struggle, they counterattacked and won the victory. They became the current editionAsian CupThe dark horse also showed Asia to the worldFootballstrength and potential.
In general,Asian CupThe knockout stage was a great one, with teams trying their best to qualify and show the world what they are capable of. Whether it's a strong team or a team that hasn't paid much attention to the outside world, they are proving their worth with their actions. FootballThis is the charm of the competition, it can bring infinite surprise and excitement to the audience.
For usChinese national teamsaid that although not in this sessionAsian CupIt's a good result, but we can learn some lessons from other teams. We need to be more proactive, improve our overall strength, and enhance our sense of teamwork in order to achieve better results in future competitions. FootballIt is a team project, everyone's efforts are indispensable, and only by working together can we usher in a better tomorrow.