Late Al Ghassani goal takes UAE into Asian Cup knockouts despite defeat against Iran
The UAE not much so marched into the Asian Cup knockouts as placed both feet gently across the threshold, but for now, it will matter little how they got there.
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Palestine 'Fulfil Promise' After Historic Asian Cup Win
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.
Andy Flower: ILT20 is ‘demystifying the whole international scene’ for UAE players
Setting off from the dock beside the Palazzo Versace to take in Dubai’s skyline via a cruise of the Creek, it is easy to see why the life of a franchise cricketer holds such appeal.
Denied NOCs For Foreign Leagues Pakistan Stars Contemplating Quitting National Team: Report
Some of the top cricketers are contemplating terminating their central contracts with the Pakistan Cricket Board after some were refused NOCs to go and play in foreign T20 leagues. According to sources in the team management, most of the centrally contracted players are upset with the board for not allowing them to play in foreign leagues despite being free from national commitments.
Naomi Osaka Accepts Wild Card Into Abu Dhabi Open
Former No.1 Naomi Osaka has accepted a wild card into the Abu Dhabi Open, the WTA 500 tournament begins on February 3. Osaka joined a strong field that already includes Ons Jabeur, Elena Rybakina, and Maria Sakkari. "I'm very excited about competing in this year's Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open and performing in front of the UAE tennis fans, who I know from previous experience will create a fantastic atmosphere," Osaka said as quoted by WTA. "It's a high-quality field with some of the world's best players taking part, and I'm looking forward to what I'm sure will be a fantastic event," he added.