Iran vs Qatar: AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal preview
Al Jazeera
Qatar prepare for ‘toughest test’ in their defence of the Asian Cup as they face Iran in the semifinal.
Who: Iran vs QatarWhat: AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinalWhen: Wednesday, February 6, 2024, 6pm (15:00 GMT)Where: Al Thumama Stadium, Doha, Qatar
Qatar coach Tintin Marquez Lopez says his side will face their “toughest test” in the defence of their Asian Cup crown when they face Iran in the semifinals on Wednesday.
The Spaniard has bemoaned the lack of time since their quarterfinal victory against Uzbekistan on Saturday, in which the Maroons survived a scare after extra time and penalties.
“If we speak about preparation for the game, it was a very short time,” he said. “We had only two days to prepare.
“The game will be the toughest match of the tournament for us.”
