Preview: Jordan vs Qatar – AFC Asian Cup 2023 final
Al Jazeera
Qatar will look to defend their AFC Asian Cup title at home against a side that has blown away the big guns.
Who: Jordan vs QatarWhat: AFC Asian Cup 2023 finalWhen: Saturday, February 10, 2024, 6pm (15:00 GMT)Where: Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar
After nearly a month of high-octane football, featuring several surprises and upsets, the AFC Asian Cup is set to conclude with an all-Arab final, as hosts Qatar look to defend their title against giant-killers Jordan.
Qatar entered the tournament as the reigning champions, but they were not counted among the outright favourites to lift the trophy owing to their poor record against higher-ranked sides in the build-up to the event.
But Tintin Marquez Lopez‘s side have exceeded expectations with an all-round performance and by reaching the final for a second straight time. Enjoying the support of a partisan crowd, Qatar have scored in every game on their way to the final.
“I’m very proud to be a part of this squad – a month ago no one expected us to reach the final, no one thought we could deliver these performances,” Qatar skipper Hassan Al-Haydos told reporters on Friday.
