Asian Cup: Qatar seal progress to last 16 with win over 10-man Tajikistan
Defending champions and hosts Qatar became the first team to book their place in the Asian Cup last 16 with a 1-0 win over debutants Tajikistan on Wednesday.
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Afcon 2023: Morocco must be bold and courageous to replicate success of Qatar 2022
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Saudi Arabia beat Oman in the dying seconds amid farcical VAR scenes at Asian Cup
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ILT20: Tanish Suri’s remarkable rise continues with Desert Vipers call up
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