Palestine make history at Asian Cup, into knockout stages
By beating Hong Kong 3-0 in a Group C clash at the Asian Cup on Tuesday, Palestine won their first-ever match in the competition.
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Palestine's captain said his team had fulfilled "a promise to the Palestinian people" after reaching the Asian Cup knockout rounds for the first time on Tuesday. The 3-0 victory over Hong Kong was also their first win in the history of the competition and enough to squeeze into the last 16 as one of the four best third-placed teams. Oday Dabbagh was the hero in Doha with two goals and at the final whistle Palestine's players and staff celebrated on the pitch, hugging and waving flags.
Palestine and Syria seal historic Asian Cup last-16 spots, Uzbekistan through
AL WAKRAH, Qatar :Palestine and Syria qualified for the knockout stages of the Asian Cup for the first time on Tuesday with victories in their last group matches.
Asian Cup: Palestine & Syria earn historic progression
Palestine and Syria qualified for the knockout stages of the Asian Cup for the first time on Tuesday with victories in their final group matches.
Palestine claim maiden Asian Cup win to reach knockouts for first time
They just missed out on second spot in Group C but advance as one of the four best third-placed teams, with Oday Dabbagh the hero for his two goals.