<p>Jordan will meet Tajikistan in the Asian Cup quarter-finals after scoring twice in three minutes deep in stoppage time to stun Iraq 3-2 in a thriller on Monday. Jordan had a man advantage after the 77th-minute dismissal of Aymen Hussein but looked down and out in injury time, only for Yazan Al-Arab to prod in a 95th-minute leveller.</p>

<p>If that was hard to believe, better was to come two minutes later for Jordan when Nizar Al-Rashdan curled in from well outside the box to fire the underdogs into the last eight and spark wild celebrations. Iraq's heartbroken players were left flat-out on the turf, their dreams of repeating the country's fairytale 2007 Asian Cup title snatched from their grasp.</p>

<p>Jordan's coach Hussein Ammouta agreed with his opposite number that the harsh dismissal of Hussein for a second yellow card, for over-celebrating what he thought was Iraq's winner, changed the game. "The second half belonged to them, they scored two goals and then had to continue with 10 players," said the Moroccan.</p>

<p>Jordan, who held South Korea 2-2 in the group phase, next face a Tajikistan side who are one of the surprise packages of the competition on their Asian Cup debut. In Monday's other last-16 game, hosts and holders Qatar face Palestine.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/skating-russias-kamila-valieva-handed-four-year-ban-for-doping-roc-loses-olympic-gold-684865">Skating: Russia's Kamila Valieva handed four-year ban for doping, ROC loses Olympic gold</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>- 'Turning point' -</strong></h2>

<p>Jordan are ranked 24 places lower than Iraq but they were the better side in the first half in front of a 36,000 crowd at a raucous&nbsp;Khalifa International Stadium. After going close on at least two occasions, Jordan deservedly took the lead in the first minute of injury time.</p>

<p>The Iraq defence sloppily presented Yazan Al-Naimat with the ball and he raced towards goal before chipping over a flailing and overworked goalkeeper Jalal Hassan.&nbsp;Iraq, who defeated pre-tournament favourites Japan 2-1 in the group stage, went on the attack after the break. The pressure paid off in the 68th minute when defender Saad Natiq nodded down and in from a corner for the equaliser.</p>

<p>Jordan went right up the other end and flashed an effort across goal, before unmarked striker Hussein controlled the ball in the box and lashed in to make it &nbsp;2-1 in the 76th minute.&nbsp; It was his sixth goal of the tournament but he was promptly given a second yellow card, having sat on the ground and mimicked what appeared to be eating.</p>

<p>Then came Jordan's quickfire double at the death to leave Iraq reeling. "Of course the sending-off was the turning point," said Iraq's Spanish coach Jesus Casas. "I don't understand how a referee can send a player off for celebrating. "When this happened we had to make changes and this complicated our task."</p>


Jordan will meet Tajikistan in the Asian Cup quarter-finals after scoring twice in three minutes deep in stoppage time to stun Iraq 3-2 in a thriller on Monday. Jordan had a man advantage after the 77th-minute dismissal of Aymen Hussein but looked down and out in injury time, only for Yazan Al-Arab to prod in a 95th-minute leveller.

Jordan will meet Tajikistan in the Asian Cup quarter-finals after scoring twice in three minutes deep in stoppage time to stun Iraq 3-2 in a thriller on Monday. Jordan had a man advantage after the 77th-minute dismissal of Aymen Hussein but looked down and out in injury time, only for Yazan Al-Arab to prod in a 95th-minute leveller. If that was hard to believe, better was to come two minutes later for Jordan when Nizar Al-Rashdan curled in from well outside the box to fire the underdogs into the last eight and spark wild celebrations. Iraq's heartbroken players were left flat-out on the turf, their dreams of repeating the country's fairytale 2007 Asian Cup title snatched from their grasp. Jordan's coach Hussein Ammouta agreed with his opposite number that the harsh dismissal of Hussein for a second yellow card, for over-celebrating what he thought was Iraq's winner, changed the game. "The second half belonged to them, they scored two goals and then had to continue with 10 players," said the Moroccan. Jordan, who held South Korea 2-2 in the group phase, next face a Tajikistan side who are one of the surprise packages of the competition on their Asian Cup debut. In Monday's other last-16 game, hosts and holders Qatar face Palestine. Also read: Skating: Russia's Kamila Valieva handed four-year ban for doping, ROC loses Olympic gold - 'Turning point' - Jordan are ranked 24 places lower than Iraq but they were the better side in the first half in front of a 36,000 crowd at a raucous Khalifa International Stadium. After going close on at least two occasions, Jordan deservedly took the lead in the first minute of injury time. The Iraq defence sloppily presented Yazan Al-Naimat with the ball and he raced towards goal before chipping over a flailing and overworked goalkeeper Jalal Hassan. Iraq, who defeated pre-tournament favourites Japan 2-1 in the group stage, went on the attack after the break. The pressure paid off in the 68th minute when defender Saad Natiq nodded down and in from a corner for the equaliser. Jordan went right up the other end and flashed an effort across goal, before unmarked striker Hussein controlled the ball in the box and lashed in to make it 2-1 in the 76th minute. It was his sixth goal of the tournament but he was promptly given a second yellow card, having sat on the ground and mimicked what appeared to be eating. Then came Jordan's quickfire double at the death to leave Iraq reeling. "Of course the sending-off was the turning point," said Iraq's Spanish coach Jesus Casas. "I don't understand how a referee can send a player off for celebrating. "When this happened we had to make changes and this complicated our task."

Jordan score twice at the death to storm into Asian Cup quarterfinals

<p>India grabbed all three points in their first game of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers 2023 as they comfortably defeated Cambodia by a margin of 2-0 at the Vivekanand Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium on Wednesday. A brace from captain Sunil Chhetri (14`, 59`) gave India the victory for the night. As soon as the referee blew the whistle, with the crowd behind them the Indian National Team showed that they were up to the task as they pressed the Cambodia team high in their own half and giving the opposition no time to breathe.</p>

<p>The first shot on target for India came in the second minute itself as Roshan Singh tried to hit one into the back of the net from long range. Akash Mishra tried to pile on the pressure as he put on a beautiful shot in the 4th minute but Cambodian goalkeeper Hul Kimhuy was able to come forward and collect it. India dominated the opening stages but there was potential danger as Sandesh Jhingan was cautioned for a dangerous tackle. Cambodia created a chance in the seventh minute. They attacked down the left flank and the ball was laid off on the edge of the box but the shot from Orn Chanpolin was over the bar.</p>

<p>India regained complete control of the game soon after and the rewards for them followed soon as well. Liston Colaco went on a mazy run down the left in the 13th minute, beating a couple of defenders but was brought down inside the box and India was awarded a penalty. Skipper Sunil Chhetri stepped up and slotted the penalty into the left corner in the 14th minute to settle the nerves and give India the lead. India maintained possession and never looked in doubt after scoring the opening goal. Chhetri had an opportunity to get his second goal in the 22nd minute when he found himself unmarked in the box but his header went off target. The Indian skipper was also booked in the 31st minute when the referee deemed his foot to be too high as he tried to win a ball against Choun Chanchav.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kanes-50th-england-goal-rescues-draw-with-germany-486095">&nbsp;Kane's 50th England goal rescues draw with Germany</a></strong></p>

<p>After the half hour mark, India created a flurry of chances. First, it was a cross from the left from Akash Mishra which found Sunil Chhetri following a beautiful dummy by Anirudh Thapa. However, Chhetri`s shot was a scuffed one and did not trouble the goalkeeper. Brandon Fernandes then tried to take on the goalkeeper with a long-range shot but it was over the bar.</p>

<p>In the 41st minute, Akash Mishra came up with a stupendous effort as he cut in from the left and unleashed a swerving shot but it was parried away by the goalkeeper. Right before the break though, Cambodia got some hope to bring the game back to level terms when they had a free-kick on the edge of the box. The shot from Keo Sokpheng was on target but easily saved by Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and the referee immediately blew the whistle after half-time. India made a couple of changes at the break as Sahal Abdul Samad and Udanta Singh came on. In the 50th minute, Brandon put in a cross towards Chhetri but again his header was off target. However, it was third time lucky for the Indian skipper as in the 60th minute, another cross came in, this time from the left towards the far corner and Sunil Chhetri leapt up to hit a pin-point header towards the top right corner and into the back of the net. His second goal gave India the breathing space they needed.</p>

<p>Cambodia came up with a triple substitution just after the hour mark but it did not have any positive impact on the away team. Chhetri got a chance to complete his hat-trick in the 66th minute but his effort was blocked by defenders before he was taken off by coach Igor Stimac along with Brandon Fernandes as Glan Martins and Ashique Kuruniyan came on. Earlier in the day, Hong Kong registered a 2-1 victory over Afghanistan in Group D which means that as things stand, India occupied the top spot in Group D followed by Hong Kong, with both teams tied on 3 points. Afghanistan and Cambodia will be looking to make a comeback with the next fixtures of Group D scheduled on Saturday.</p>


India grabbed all three points in their first game of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers 2023 as they comfortably defeated Cambodia by a margin of 2-0 at the Vivekanand Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium on Wednesday.

India grabbed all three points in their first game of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers 2023 as they comfortably defeated Cambodia by a margin of 2-0 at the Vivekanand Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium on Wednesday. A brace from captain Sunil Chhetri (14`, 59`) gave India the victory for the night. As soon as the referee blew the whistle, with the crowd behind them the Indian National Team showed that they were up to the task as they pressed the Cambodia team high in their own half and giving the opposition no time to breathe. The first shot on target for India came in the second minute itself as Roshan Singh tried to hit one into the back of the net from long range. Akash Mishra tried to pile on the pressure as he put on a beautiful shot in the 4th minute but Cambodian goalkeeper Hul Kimhuy was able to come forward and collect it. India dominated the opening stages but there was potential danger as Sandesh Jhingan was cautioned for a dangerous tackle. Cambodia created a chance in the seventh minute. They attacked down the left flank and the ball was laid off on the edge of the box but the shot from Orn Chanpolin was over the bar. India regained complete control of the game soon after and the rewards for them followed soon as well. Liston Colaco went on a mazy run down the left in the 13th minute, beating a couple of defenders but was brought down inside the box and India was awarded a penalty. Skipper Sunil Chhetri stepped up and slotted the penalty into the left corner in the 14th minute to settle the nerves and give India the lead. India maintained possession and never looked in doubt after scoring the opening goal. Chhetri had an opportunity to get his second goal in the 22nd minute when he found himself unmarked in the box but his header went off target. The Indian skipper was also booked in the 31st minute when the referee deemed his foot to be too high as he tried to win a ball against Choun Chanchav. ALSO READ | Kane's 50th England goal rescues draw with Germany After the half hour mark, India created a flurry of chances. First, it was a cross from the left from Akash Mishra which found Sunil Chhetri following a beautiful dummy by Anirudh Thapa. However, Chhetri`s shot was a scuffed one and did not trouble the goalkeeper. Brandon Fernandes then tried to take on the goalkeeper with a long-range shot but it was over the bar. In the 41st minute, Akash Mishra came up with a stupendous effort as he cut in from the left and unleashed a swerving shot but it was parried away by the goalkeeper. Right before the break though, Cambodia got some hope to bring the game back to level terms when they had a free-kick on the edge of the box. The shot from Keo Sokpheng was on target but easily saved by Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and the referee immediately blew the whistle after half-time. India made a couple of changes at the break as Sahal Abdul Samad and Udanta Singh came on. In the 50th minute, Brandon put in a cross towards Chhetri but again his header was off target. However, it was third time lucky for the Indian skipper as in the 60th minute, another cross came in, this time from the left towards the far corner and Sunil Chhetri leapt up to hit a pin-point header towards the top right corner and into the back of the net. His second goal gave India the breathing space they needed. Cambodia came up with a triple substitution just after the hour mark but it did not have any positive impact on the away team. Chhetri got a chance to complete his hat-trick in the 66th minute but his effort was blocked by defenders before he was taken off by coach Igor Stimac along with Brandon Fernandes as Glan Martins and Ashique Kuruniyan came on. Earlier in the day, Hong Kong registered a 2-1 victory over Afghanistan in Group D which means that as things stand, India occupied the top spot in Group D followed by Hong Kong, with both teams tied on 3 points. Afghanistan and Cambodia will be looking to make a comeback with the next fixtures of Group D scheduled on Saturday.

Asian Cup Qualifiers: Sunil Chhetri brace helps India secure three points against Cambodia with 2-0 win

<p>A day prior to India`s last group league match against Kyrgyz Republic in the Asian Cup Qualifiers in Bishkek, Indian football team national coach Stephen Constantine has said that "regardless of our qualification, we will push for win.""We haven`t come here to lose," he stressed.</p>

<p>"Our objective was to qualify to the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 and we have achieved our aim.</p>

<p>From now on, it`s part of our preparation for the Asian Cup to be held next year," he added on the eve of the match.India are currently at pole position in Group A with 13 points from five matches so far.</p>

<p>The last time the two teams met in Bengaluru, Sunil Chhetri`s sublime strike made the difference between the two teams.Constantine also dismissed speculations that the cold weather in Bishkek may play a crucial role."The weather is not playing any crucial part," he clarified.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu stated that there "isn`t any added pressure.""Kyrgyz Republic are a very strong side.</p>

<p>They recently won against Myanmar and have also qualified for the Asian Cup. We respect them as an opponent. We want to win and as coach said, the match is a part of our preparation," he mentioned.Constantine declared that "India will play for a win.""I always play to win and never to lose. When you represent the National Team you are never playing for a draw.</p>

<p>The result might be a draw but we won`t play for a draw," he quipped.Gurpreet highlighted the importance of a solid back four which lays the bedrock for the success of any team.</p>

<p>"Not only us, every team needs a solid back line. We have conceded few and have been able to put pressure on our opponents. The plan worked for us. We`ll look forward to continue doing that," he felt.</p>

<div class="bottom-related-block visible-lg bottom-related-block-37135" style="display:none !important">
<div class="support-article-data">
<div class="inside-block-elements-social">
<div class="article-share-data clearfix">
<div class="social-icon-share">
<ul class="clearfix">
	<li>&nbsp</li>
	<li>&nbsp</li>
	<li>&nbsp</li>
	<li>&nbsp</li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class="inside-block-elements">
<div class="row">
<div class="col-sm-4">
<div class="row">
<div class="col-sm-12">
<div class="new-title small">
<h2>Related</h2>
</div>

<div class="new-widget-type-view-5  micro mbl-view clearfix">
<div class="media-holder">
<div class="img-holder">
<div class="img-place-holder"><a href="http://wionews.cloudapp.net/india-news/india-condoles-death-of-64-people-in-russia-shopping-mall-fire-37208" style="background-image: url("http://s.wionews.com/photos/moscow-20180326121011-270x215.PNG")"><img alt="an image" class="img-responsive" data-entity-type="" data-entity-uuid="" height="215" layout="responsive" src="http://s.wionews.com/photos/moscow-20180326121011-270x215.PNG" width="270" /> </a></div>

<div class="new-icon-overlay">
<p class="icon-links">&nbsp</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class="content-holder ">
<h5><a href="http://wionews.cloudapp.net/india-news/india-condoles-death-of-64-people-in-russia-shopping-mall-fire-37208">India condoles deaths of 64 people in Russia shopping mall fire </a></h5>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class="col-sm-12">
<div class="new-widget-type-view-5  micro mbl-view clearfix">
<div class="media-holder">
<div class="img-holder">
<div class="img-place-holder"><a href="http://wionews.cloudapp.net/india-news/nepal-pm-oli-may-visit-india-in-first-week-of-april-report-37202" style="background-image: url("http://s.wionews.com/photos/2017-06-07t131528z_1_lynxmped5611r_rtroptp_3_nepal-politics-20170607012401-270x215.JPG")"><img alt="an image" class="img-responsive" data-entity-type="" data-entity-uuid="" height="215" layout="responsive" src="http://s.wionews.com/photos/2017-06-07t131528z_1_lynxmped5611r_rtroptp_3_nepal-politics-20170607012401-270x215.JPG" width="270" /> </a></div>

<div class="new-icon-overlay">
<p class="icon-links">&nbsp</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class="content-holder ">
<h5><a href="http://wionews.cloudapp.net/india-news/nepal-pm-oli-may-visit-india-in-first-week-of-april-report-37202">Nepal PM Oli may visit India in first week of April: Report </a></h5>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class="col-sm-12">
<div class="new-widget-type-view-5  micro mbl-view clearfix">
<div class="media-holder">
<div class="img-holder">
<div class="img-place-holder"><a href="http://wionews.cloudapp.net/india-news/bodies-to-be-brought-to-india-in-weeks-time-sushma-swaraj-to-families-of-39-indians-killed-in-iraq-37172" style="background-image: url("http://s.wionews.com/photos/iraq-indians-kin-20180326041136-270x215.JPG")"><img alt="an image" class="img-responsive" data-entity-type="" data-entity-uuid="" height="215" layout="responsive" src="http://s.wionews.com/photos/iraq-indians-kin-20180326041136-270x215.JPG" width="270" /> </a></div>

<div class="new-icon-overlay">
<p class="icon-links">&nbsp</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class="content-holder ">
<h5><a href="http://wionews.cloudapp.net/india-news/bodies-to-be-brought-to-india-in-weeks-time-sushma-swaraj-to-families-of-39-indians-killed-in-iraq-37172">Bodies to be brought to India in week's time: Sushma Swaraj to... </a></h5>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class="col-sm-12">
<div class="new-widget-type-view-5  micro mbl-view clearfix">
<div class="media-holder">
<div class="img-holder">
<div class="img-place-holder"><a href="http://wionews.cloudapp.net/india-news/i-am-not-interested-in-economic-cooperation-alone-says-german-president-steinmeier-on-visit-to-india-37157" style="background-image: url("http://s.wionews.com/photos/pm%20modi-20180324050725-270x215.JPG")"><img alt="an image" class="img-responsive" data-entity-type="" data-entity-uuid="" height="215" layout="responsive" src="http://s.wionews.com/photos/pm%20modi-20180324050725-270x215.JPG" width="270" /> </a></div>

<div class="new-icon-overlay">
<p class="icon-links">&nbsp</p>
</div>
</div>
</div>

<div class="content-holder ">
<h5><a href="http://wionews.cloudapp.net/india-news/i-am-not-interested-in-economic-cooperation-alone-says-german-president-steinmeier-on-visit-to-india-37157">German President in India: Achtung! "Secularism alert!" </a></h5>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</div>


India are currently at pole position in Group A with 13 points from five matches so far

A day prior to India`s last group league match against Kyrgyz Republic in the Asian Cup Qualifiers in Bishkek, Indian football team national coach Stephen Constantine has said that "regardless of our qualification, we will push for win.""We haven`t come here to lose," he stressed. "Our objective was to qualify to the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 and we have achieved our aim. From now on, it`s part of our preparation for the Asian Cup to be held next year," he added on the eve of the match.India are currently at pole position in Group A with 13 points from five matches so far. The last time the two teams met in Bengaluru, Sunil Chhetri`s sublime strike made the difference between the two teams.Constantine also dismissed speculations that the cold weather in Bishkek may play a crucial role."The weather is not playing any crucial part," he clarified. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu stated that there "isn`t any added pressure.""Kyrgyz Republic are a very strong side. They recently won against Myanmar and have also qualified for the Asian Cup. We respect them as an opponent. We want to win and as coach said, the match is a part of our preparation," he mentioned.Constantine declared that "India will play for a win.""I always play to win and never to lose. When you represent the National Team you are never playing for a draw. The result might be a draw but we won`t play for a draw," he quipped.Gurpreet highlighted the importance of a solid back four which lays the bedrock for the success of any team. "Not only us, every team needs a solid back line. We have conceded few and have been able to put pressure on our opponents. The plan worked for us. We`ll look forward to continue doing that," he felt. Related India condoles deaths of 64 people in Russia shopping mall fire Nepal PM Oli may visit India in first week of April: Report Bodies to be brought to India in week's time: Sushma Swaraj to... German President in India: Achtung! "Secularism alert!"

Asian Cup Qualifiers: India will play for win against Krgyz, says coach

asian-cup-qualifiers

Asian Cup Qualifiers, News on Asian Cup Qualifiers, stories on Asian Cup Qualifiers, articles on Asian Cup Qualifiers, Asian Cup Qualifiers stories at Wion, Asian Cup Qualifiers news, Asian Cup Qualifiers latest news

asian cup-qualifiers

Jordan score twice at the death to storm into Asian Cup quarterfinals

Asian Cup Qualifiers: Sunil Chhetri brace helps India secure three points against Cambodia with 2-0 win

Asian Cup Qualifiers: India will play for win against Krgyz, says coach