Qatar wins the AFC Asian Cup 2023: Highlights JOR 1-3 QAT; Afif scores hattrick of penalties

QATAR WINS THE AFC ASIAN CUP 2023

Jordan is going all out to somehow chase the unassailable lead of Qatar. The home fans are roaring in the stands as they see Qatar about to lift the Asian cup trophy for the second time!

Afif takes the pen and goes for the bottom right corner scoring his first hattrick in international football and that too with a hattrick of penalties!

Afif was in on goal with no defenders in the way but he takes a heavy touch, however, Jordan’s keeper charges in on him and takes Afif down missing the ball completely. The third penalty goes to Qatar yet again. 

13 minutes awarded as stoppage time!

Afif takes a free-kick from the edge of Jordan’s box but the keeper leaps in the air and makes a fingertips save near the left post. 

Jordan is pushing for the equaliser. Naimat attempts a diving header and misses the target by whiskers as his side continues to trail by one goal. 

Afif steps up again and converts it yet again. Qatar is ahead for the second time!

Almardi gets in Ismail’s way and trips him inside the box as Qatar’s attacker was making a run on goal. After a VAR check, Qatar has been awarded the second penalty of the night. 

A cross from the right that lands perfectly for Naimat who takes a touch and buries the ball into the net off of a half-volley. It’s all sqaure in the Lusail stadium. 

Jordan hits the side net as Mendes playes a pass to Olwan who strikes it with his back heel however, the ball goes on the wrong side of the post. 

Jordan almost makes it level after a brillant attck in large numbers. Ultimately, Haddad took a shot from the right towards the bottom corner but is saved by the keeper. The keeper followed it up with another brilliant save as Jordan’s Arab fired a flying volley from a corner kick, but was denied yet again. 

Jordan’s Olwan gets the ball inside the box as he attempts a overhead kick which goes inches wide from the target!

Hatem comes in for Al-Haydos

Jordan is notorious of defying odds and making comebacks in this tournament, hence Qatar can’t be too comfortable and will be hoping to extend its lead. 

Qatar is ahead courtesy of a solitary goal by Afif in the 22nd minute. Although the hosts started the game strong, Jordan picked up the pace and attacked well in the later stages of the first half. 

Jordan almost draws level as Tamari’s first touch finish right in front of goal is saved by a diving and heroic keeper. Qatar stays ahead. 

Tamari plays a flat cross from the right but Qatar’s back line fends the attack off with ease. 

Qatar attacks from the left as Afif uses his pace to go deep, but the cut-back pass into the box is cleared by Jordan. 

Jordan wins a free-kick from a dangerous position at the edge of the box but the ball is cleared away.

Qatar breaks into the counter again but Haydos dribbles into a defender in the final third. 

Lucas Mendes of Qatar heads the ball goal-wards from a corner but hits it too straight as Jordan’s keeper tips it over the bar. 

Jordan’s Tamari pushed the ball ahead form the right wing but Qatar’s solid shape at the back gives teh attacker no room to create. The ball goes out for a goalkick.

Qatar’s high press is giving Jordan’s backline a lot of problems as the underdog side keeps losing the ball in its own half. 

Qatar opens up the scoring in the final as Afif places it in the bottom left corner beating the keeper’s gloves. 

Afif is clipped from behind by Nasib in the box right in front of goal. VAR checks the incident and rules in favour of the home side. 

Jordan was in on goal again as Naimat holds the ball in the box. He plays it wide to Haddad who plays a cutting pass into the box but the keeper pounces on the ball as saves it. 

Jordan makes a solid attempt on goal courtesy of Naimat’s shot on goal but saved bravely by Qatar’s Barsham.

Jordan gets its first corner of the night. It plays it short, but Tamari gives the ball away poorly. Qatar breaks into a counter but the move is stopped. 

Qatar’s Moez Ali was through on goal but his shot was blocked by Ajalin in front of goal. Ref blows the whistle for off-side anyway. 

Jordan gives the ball away in its own half as Afif plays a great ball to Haydos but the Qatari player is stopped in his tracks. Moments later, Afif gets the ball in the penalty area and takes a low-driven shot, however, it is saved easily by Jordan’s keeper. 

A long ball by Qatar over the backline to Afif as the player comes inches away from scoring. Corner conceded by Jordan but the set piece amounts to nothing. 

Jordan has started the game strong but with the home fans behind, Qatar is a dangerous opponent to have in a finale. 

The crowd goes wild as the AFC Asian cup final is underway!

When and where is the Jordan vs Qatar AFC Asian Cup final match kicking-off?

The Jordan vs Qatar AFC Asian Cup 2023 match will kick-off at 8:30 PM IST on Saturday, February 9 at the Lusail Stadium, Qatar.

How can you watch the Jordan vs Qatar AFC Asian Cup final match?

The Jordan vs Qatar AFC Asian Cup 2023 match will be live telecasted on the Sports18 Channel (TV). The game can also be live streamed on the JioCinema app and website (online).

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