Akram Afif of Qatar celebrates the first goal during the AFC Asian Cup Group A match between Tajikistan and Qatar at Al Bayt Stadium on January 17, 2024 in Al Khor, Qatar.
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Holders Qatar move into Asian Cup knockouts

Defending champions Qatar became the first team to advance to the knockout stages of the Asian Cup with a 1-0 win over Tajikistan on Wednesday after Akram Afif scored to seal top spot for the hosts in Group A with a game to spare.
Jan 17, 2024, 06:02 pm - Reuters

Match Timeline

Tajikistan
Qatar
  • KO
  • 17
  • 35
  • 45+1
  • HT
  • 45
  • 45
  • 59
  • 60
  • 65
  • 81
  • 81
  • 82
  • 87
  • 90+1
  • 90+10
  • 90+11
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Tajikistan 0, Qatar 1.
90'+13'
Second Half ends, Tajikistan 0, Qatar 1.
90'+12'
Foul by Tabrez Islomov (Tajikistan).
Match Stats
TJKQAT
Possession
40.2%
59.840.2
59.8%
Shots on Goal
3
6
Shot Attempts
5
12
Yellow Cards
3
3
Corner Kicks
7
3
Saves
4
3