Asian Cup: Palestine eliminated

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By: Manu Tournoux

Asian Cup: Palestine eliminated

Host of the Asian Cup, Qatar eliminated Palestine on Monday at the round of 16 stage.

The Qataris won with a score of 2-1, thanks to goals from Hasan Al Haydos (45e+6) and Akram Afif (49e on penalty).

The Palestinians, for the first time qualified for the final phase of the continental tournament, opened the scoring with Oday Dabbagh (37e).

In the quarter-finals, Qatar will face Uzbekistan or Thailand. Another qualifier of the day, Jordan got the better of Iraq at the end of a breathtaking final match (3-2) and will face Tajikistan in the next round.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.