Qatar head coach Marquez Lopez views their 2023 Asian Cup final opponent, Jordan, as an "enemy”, although both teams are, in the overall scheme of things, like brothers in a big Arab family.
Selangor FC head coach Tan Cheng Hoe is proud of the stellar performances of his former centre-back Yazan Al-Arab, who is representing Jordan at the ongoing Asian Cup.
Jordan pulled off a major upset in the Asian Cup by beating two-time champions South Korea 2-0 in their semi-final and went on to create their own football history by marching into the final, here tonight.
Son and the Taegeuk Warriors were denied a third title after losing to Australia by the same scoreline in the final of the 2015 edition in Sydney., but redeemed themselves this year with a 2-1 win, securing a spot in the semis.
Four-time champions Japan had no problems qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup 2023 when they beat Bahrain 3-1 in the round of 16 at Al Thumama Stadium here today.
