Japan maintained its pursuit of a record-extending fifth Asian Cup title on Wednesday by advancing to the quarterfinals with a 3-1 win against Bahrain. The pre-tournament favorite has bounced back from a surprise 2-1 loss against Iraq in the group stage and will play Iran in the next round. Goals from Ritsu Doan, Takefusa Kubo and Ayase Ueda secured Japan's place in the last eight, while Zion Suzuki's own goal was the only consolation for Bahrain.
DOHA: Islamic Republic of Iran advanced to the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023quarter-finals after overcoming Syria 5-3 on penalties at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium on Wednesday after the.
Iran will meet pre-tournament favourites Japan in the Asian Cup quarter-finals after surviving extra time with 10 men before defeating Syria 5-3 on penalties on Wednesday.Skipper Ehsan Hajsafi scored the winning penalty for Iran, who are ranked 70 places above Syria and were comfortably the better team for an hour of the last-16 game.Goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand was the penalty hero, saving Syria's second spot-kick.
Iran defeated Syria 5-3 in penalty shootout at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium to qualify for the quarterfinals of the AFC Asian Cup on Wednesday. The two teams.
Iran say they will be "more united" in the Asian Cup quarter-finals after surviving extra time with 10 men before defeating Syria on penalties on Wednesday.