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AFC Asian Cup 2024: Exciting Matchups and Surprises Unfold

AFC Asian Cup - Akram Afif - Australia vs India - China - Qatar - Saman Ghoddos - Tajikistan - VAR

Get ready for a rollercoaster ride in the AFC Asian Cup 2024 with unexpected twists and thrilling showdowns!

The AFC Asian Cup 2024 is off to an electrifying start with teams like Australia and India gearing up for intense battles. Hosts Qatar showed their strength in the opening match by defeating Lebanon 3-0, setting the bar high for the competition. As the tournament progresses, fans can expect nail-biting moments as favorites like China and Tajikistan face off, showcasing their skills on the field.

In the midst of fierce competition, standout players like Akram Afif of Qatar and Saman Ghoddos of Iran are making headlines with their stellar performances. The AFC Asian Cup promises to be a platform where football dreams come true and underdogs rise to the occasion, defying odds and creating unforgettable moments.

In previous editions, unexpected results and VAR interventions have added a dimension of unpredictability to the tournament, keeping fans on the edge of their seats. With star-studded lineups and passionate fan support, the AFC Asian Cup 2024 is shaping up to be a showcase of the best football talent in the region.

As the excitement builds and teams battle it out on the field, one thing is certain - the AFC Asian Cup 2024 is a stage where legends are born and memories are made, setting the stage for an unforgettable journey in Asian football.

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India ready to weather storm as Australia 'reach for the stars' at ... (Reuters)

Australia and India have two of the longest-serving coaches at the Asian Cup and Saturday's Group B opener between the teams promises to be a battle of ...

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AFC Asian Cup | India start as clear underdogs against formidable ... (The Hindu)

AFC Asian Cup: Securing a knockout round berth looks difficult but not impossible as the Indian football team takes on title contenders Australia in its ...

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India vs Australia Live Streaming, AFC Asian Cup 2024: When and ... (The Indian Express)

IND vs AUS Live Streaming, AFC Asian Cup 2024: Team India have a mountain to climb in order to seal a knockout berth in the AFC Asian Cup with the Sunil ...

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Liverpool's Klopp sends Hong Kong boss Andersen Asian Cup ... (South China Morning Post)

Hong Kong head coach Jorn Andersen says he has known Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp for years, and he is building a team in the Premier League club's image.

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Imposing Australia bank on secret weapons in Asian Cup title charge (The Peninsula Qatar)

Doha, Qatar: Australia go for Asian Cup glory boasting few stars but with a record breaking coach in Graham Arnold, an in form striker born in Uruguay...

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Arnold tells Australia to 'reach for stars' at Asian Cup (Yahoo Sports)

Australia coach Graham Arnold urged his players to "reach for the stars" ahead of their opening game at the Asian Cup on Saturday, saying they were in Qatar ...

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AFC Asian Cup 2023: Australia team preview, squad, previous ... (Sportstar)

The Socceroos have had an impeccable build-up, remaining unbeaten against Asian teams in 2023, and will be under the spotlight during the AFC Asian Cup ...

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AFC Asian Cup 2023: Qatar abuzz with football fever ahead of ... (Aljazeera.com)

Football shirts dominate shopfronts, predictions rule banter and flags adorn streets ahead of Qatar's Asian Cup opener.

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Live streaming, AFC Asian Cup 2023 football - full schedule, where ... (Olympics)

The AFC Asian Cup 2023 will run from January 12 to February 10 in Qatar. Know where to watch live streaming, full schedule, start times, groups and format.

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Australia vs India at the AFC Asian Cup: 'We can expect a storm is ... (ESPN)

Kickoff: Saturday January 13, 5pm IST. Venue: Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan. Telecast in India: Sports18 Network, online live streaming on JioCinema ...

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Qatar vs. Lebanon in AFC Asian Cup 2024: How to watch, live ... (CBSSports.com)

For a third time, Qatar will be the host nation of the AFC Asian Cup which kicks off on Jan. 12. While historically the tournament has been held during the ...

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AFC Asian Cup: Iran forward Ghoddos aiming to shed country's 'bad ... (South China Morning Post)

Forward Saman Ghoddos says Iran's national team players are constantly fighting to improve the country's reputation, says his side can handle fans' ...

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2023 Asian Cup finals set to be most-watched edition (Malay Mail)

DOHA, Jan 12 — The 2023 Asian Cup is set to be the most-watched edition in the tournament's history as the continent's best 24 nations slug it out for ...

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India start as clear underdogs against formidable Australia in AFC ... (Deccan Herald)

Al Rayyan (Qatar), Jan 12 (PTI) Securing a knockout round berth looks difficult but not impossible as the Indian football team takes on title contenders ...

AFC Asian Cup Opening Ceremony held in Qatar (Xinhua)

The opening ceremony for AFC Asian Cup was held at Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, on Jan. 12, 2024. Fireworks light up the sky during the opening ceremony ...

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Qatar vs Lebanon AFC Asian Cup 2024: When and Where To Watch ... (The Quint)

Qatar vs Lebanon AFC Asian Cup 2024 Match will be played today on 12 January 2024 at 9:30 pm in Lusail Stadium.

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Qatar begin Asian Cup defence with win over Lebanon (The Straits Times)

Soccer Football - AFC Asian Cup - Group A - Qatar v Lebanon - Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar - January 12, 2024 Qatar's Akram Afif scores their third goal ...

Hosts Qatar ease past Lebanon to open Asian Cup (FRANCE 24)

Akram Afif rifled in a shot on the stroke of half-time to put the 2022 World Cup hosts ahead, before Almoez Ali doubled their lead after the break and Afif ...

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AFC Asian Cup: Hosts Qatar begin title defence with comfortable ... (South China Morning Post)

Akram Afif hits double and Almoez Ali on target in Lusail Stadium cruise · China meet Tajikistan in second Group A fixture at Abdullah Bin Khalifa on Saturday.

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Qatar begin Asian Cup defence with win over Lebanon (Reuters)

Asian Cup hosts Qatar kickstarted their title defence with a 3-0 win over Lebanon in the tournament opener on Friday with a brace from their prized ...

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Qatar begin Asian Cup defence with Akram Afif-inspired win over ... (The Guardian)

Asian Cup hosts Qatar kickstarted their title defence with a 3-0 win over Lebanon in the tournament opener.

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Qatar put World Cup heartache behind them to win Asian Cup opener (FRANCE 24)

Two-goal Akram Afif said Qatar had "forgotten about the World Cup" after the defending champions got their Asian Cup campaign off to a winning start in the ...

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Qatar put World Cup heartache behind them to win Asian Cup opener (Al-Monitor)

Two-goal Akram Afif said Qatar had "forgotten about the World Cup" after the defending champions got their Asian Cup campaign off to a winning start in the ...

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AFC Asian Cup 2023: All scores, results and standings - full list (Olympics)

The AFC Asian Cup 2023 in Qatar will run from January 12 to February 10, 2024. Get all football scores, AFC Asian Cup results, standings and points table.

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Kubo set for lift-off with Japan at Asian Cup » Borneo Bulletin Online (Borneo Bulletin Online)

DOHA (AFP) – Takefusa Kubo was tipped for stardom after joining Barcelona's academy aged 10 and the Japanese attacking midfielder now looks poised to ...

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India vs Australia Live Streaming, AFC Asian Cup 2023: When and ... (Hindustan Times)

The tournament, which was originally scheduled to be held in China last year before being moved out of the country due to Covid-19 rules, started on Friday with ...

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Australia swat aside India to launch Asian Cup title bid (The Straits Times)

Hosts Qatar beat Lebanon 3-0 in the opening match of the tournament on Jan 12. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Qatar puts World Cup heartache behind it to win Asian Cup opener (The Japan Times)

The hosts beat Lebanon 3-0 at the 88000-capacity Lusail Stadium, where a Lionel Messi-inspired Argentina beat France on penalties in the World Cup final 13 ...

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Indonesia captain at risk of missing Asian Cup (VnExpress International)

Indonesia may lose their captain, defender Asnawi Mangkualam, at the 2024 Asian Cup as he has not fully recovered from injury. - VnExpress International.

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LIVE: Australia vs India – AFC Asian Cup 2023 (Aljazeera.com)

All the build-up and text commentary as Australia face India in the teams' opening AFC Asian Cup 2023 match.

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India vs Australia LIVE at AFC Asian Cup: updates, live score ... (ESPN)

India start their AFC Asian Cup 2023 campaign in the hopes of one of the tournament's big upsets. Up against confederation heavyweights Australia, ...

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AFC Asian Cup: Jorn Andersen's journey to Qatar with Hong Kong ... (South China Morning Post)

Jorn Andersen says Hong Kong can reimagine what is possible after historic qualification and first win over China in nearly 30 years – and reveals why he ...

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Malaysia, Indonesia eye Asian Cup breakthroughs with foreign ... (The Straits Times)

In Malaysia's 26-man squad, 14 are naturalised or heritage players, while Indonesia have eight. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Asian Cup LIVE: Socceroos kick off campaign against India (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Graham Arnold will want no repeat of the upset defeat in Australia's previous Asian Cup opener five years ago as they attempt to hit the ground running in ...

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EXPLAINED: Why Australia are playing in Asian Cup 2024 despite ... (WION)

Originally planned to start in June 2023, the tournament was postponed to January 2024 after hosts Qatar were involved in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup while ...

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India vs Australia LIVE at AFC Asian Cup: updates, live score ... (ESPN.co.uk)

India take on Australia in their AFC Asian Cup opener. You can follow live updates and minute-by-minute commentary right here on our live blog.

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China 'stress' in Asian Cup draw, but no tears over VAR (The Straits Times)

China were largely outplayed by debutants Tajikistan, the 106th-ranked team in the world. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Australia cruise past India in Asian Cup group opener (The Straits Times)

AL RAYYAN, Qatar - Australia beat India 2-0 in their Asian Cup Group B opener on Saturday, with second-half goals from Jackson Irvine and substitute Jordan ...

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Australia outmuscle India with 2-0 win in Asian Cup (CNA)

AL RAYYAN, QATAR: A physical Australia side dominated India to win their Asian Cup Group B opener 2-0 in front of a crowd largely made up of Indian fans at ...

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Qatar win Asian Cup opener against Lebanon » Borneo Bulletin ... (Borneo Bulletin Online)

DOHA (AFP) – Two-goal Akram Afif said Qatar had “forgotten about the World Cup” after the defending champions got their Asian Cup campaign off to a winning ...

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AFC Asian Cup: China claim point after late goal ruled out, Tajikistan ... (South China Morning Post)

China failed to win their opening AFC Asian Cup finals match for the first time in five editions of the tournament, but claimed one point from a topsy-turvy ...

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VAR drama as China held at Asian Cup, Australia cruise (FRANCE 24)

China were held 0-0 by Tajikistan in their opening game of the Asian Cup on Saturday after a VAR intervention but Australia overpowered India to launch ...

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AFC Asian Cup 2023 football: Resilient India lose 0-2 to Australia in ... (Olympics)

The Indian football team lost 0-2 vs Australia in its opening Group B match of the AFC Asian Cup 2023 on Saturday. Both goals came in the second half.

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China, Tajikistan end in goalless draw at AFC Asian Cup (Xinhua)

DOHA, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- Defender Zhu Chenjie's late goal was disallowed by VAR before China was held to a goalless draw against debutant Tajikistan in ...

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