JAKARTA - The 2023 Asian Cup has entered its third matchday of the group phase on Monday, January 22, 2024. There are four teams that will compete to ensure tickets qualify for the round of 16.
Qatar as the host will face China as the last opponent of Group A. This match will determine the final standings of the group stage where the first to third best rankings will advance to the knockout stages.
The decisive match between Qatar vs China will be held at the Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan, at 18.00 local time or 22.00 WIB.
At the same time, a match will also be held between Tajikistan and Lebanon. They will appear at the Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Al Rayyan.
For Qatar, this match is not much meaningful. The reason is, they as the hosts have confirmed to win Group A thanks to the victory over Tajikistan and Lebanon in the previous match.
Meanwhile, the final match of Group A which took place on Monday night will actually become a deciding party for China, Tajikistan, and Lebanon.
China needs a win to finish in second place. If you are in the runner-up position, China will automatically qualify for the last 16.
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China's runner-up position can also be won through a draw. If China plays a draw, they still have to hope that the Tajikistan vs Lebanon duel will also end in a draw to finish in second place in Group A standings.
Both have only won one point, this third matchday will be the decisive match for Tajikistan and Lebanon.
Victory is an important thing that both countries need to at least secure the position of the best third-placed team.
Victory can also bear fruit for the last 16 tickets for Tajikistan or Lebanon on the condition that China fails to beat Qatar.
2023 Asian Cup Schedule Today Monday, January 22, 2024
Qatar vs China
Khalifa International Stadium
Kick Off 22.00 WIB
Tajikistan vs Lebanon
Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium
Kick Off 22.00 WIB
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