Jordan and Qatar Clash in Asian Cup 2023 Final: Starting Lineups Announced

[골닷컴, 알다옌(카타르)] Reporter Kang Dong-hoon = With Jordan and Qatar clashing in the final for the top spot in Asia, the starting line was announced about an hour before kick-off. Musa al-Tamari (Montpellier) from Jordan will lead the attack, while Akram Afif (Al Sadd) from Qatar will lead the attack.

Jordan and Qatar will play the final of the Qatar Asian Cup 2023 held at the Lusail Stadium in Al Dayen, Qatar, at midnight on the 11th (Korea time). Jordan and Qatar defeated Korea and Iran, respectively, in the semi-finals and advanced to the finals.

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Jordan managed to pass the group stage with difficulty, coming 3rd in Group E (1 win, 1 draw, 1 loss, 4 points). Nevertheless, they showed their potential in the tournament, defeating Iraq and Tajikistan in the round of 16 and quarter-finals respectively, and defeating Korea in the semi-final, causing a major upset. Jordan, who reached the finals of the Asia Cup for the first time in history, is also looking for his first victory.

Jordan always plays in a 3-4-3 formation. With Yazan Al-Naimat (Al-Ahli) in the middle, Al-Tamari and Ali Olwan (Al-Shamal) form an attacking triangle. Mahmoud Almardi (Al-Hussein), Noor Alawabde (Slangor), Nizar Alashdan, and Ihsan Haddad (Al-Faisali) are in the middle of the field. Abdallah Nasib (Al-Hussein), Yazan al-Arab (Muaidar) and Salem al-Azzarin (Al-Faisali) are the back three. Yazid Abulila (Al-Zabalain) guards the goal.

Jordan coach Hussein Amota (Morocco) said, “We have a great desire to win a historic victory. “Although Qatar is not an easy opponent, we will do our best to win while showing a level of performance worthy of the finals,” he said.

Qatar, as the host country, fought against this and reached the finals with home advantage. After comfortably entering the tournament as first place in Group A (3 wins, 9 points), Palestine and Uzbekistan were defeated in the round of 16 and the quarter-finals, respectively. And in the semi-final, they won against Iran after a fierce battle. Qatar is determined to win the championship for the second time in a row.

Qatar will face the game in a 3-5-2 formation. Afif and Almuiz Ali (Al Duhail) form a double team and lead the attack. Mohammed Wad, Hassan Al-Haydos (Al-Sad), Ahmed Fatehi, Jassem Gaber (Al-Arabi), and Yusuf Abdurisak (Al-Sad) form the midfield. The defensive line is guarded by Lucas Mendes, Al-Mahdi Ali Mukhtar (Al Wakrah), and Tareq Salman (Al Sadd). The goalkeeper’s gloves are worn by Meshal Basham (Al Sadd).

Qatar’s coach, Tintin Marquez (Spain), said, “These two countries are like brothers, but we have a strong will to win and lift the trophy. We will fight with all our strength against Jordan in the final to secure victory.” He promised to win.

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