Doha, Qatar: Excitement returns to the Asian Cup 2023 as the Round of 16 kicks off. UAE and Tajikistan face each other with their sights set on victory, aiming to join Australia, who have already secured their spot in the quarter-finals.
Stay tuned as we bring you real-time match highlights and capture the vibrant football atmosphere at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium!
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Asian Cup debutants Tajikistan booked their place in the quarter-finals with a dramatic 5-3 penalty shootout win over the United Arab Emirates after a 1-1 draw on Sunday. Read more.
#Australia and #Tajikistan are the first teams to qualify for the Round of 8 stage of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023#Qatar2023 #Doha #AsianCup2023 #HayyaAsia pic.twitter.com/xFpS9ia4qA
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 28, 2024
TAJIKISTAN IS THROUGH!
FULL TIME!
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 28, 2024
⏱️120' + 4'
Tajikistan 5 (p) - 3 (p) UAE
Tajikistan continue their historic unprecedented run by beating the UAE and qualifying for the quarterfinals for the first time ever in their history.#Qatar2023 #AsianCup2023 #TJKvUAE #HayyaAsia pic.twitter.com/XbU8GiGVAq
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Alisher Shukurov converts it. That's the game. Tajikistan are through to the quarterfinals.
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 28, 2024
Tajikistan 5-3 UAE #Qatar2023 #AsianCup2023 #TJKvUAE #HayyaAsia ⚽ LIVE MATCH: https://t.co/r1a3WSAQEa
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Vahdat Hanonov converts the second successfully for Tajikistan
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 28, 2024
Tajikistan 2-1 UAE#Qatar2023???? #AsianCup2023???? #TJKvUAE #HayyaAsia???? ⚽ LIVE MATCH: https://t.co/r1a3WSAQEa
To penalties!
Extra time ends
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 28, 2024
⏱️120' + 4'
Tajikistan 1-1 UAE
We' have reached stalemate at the end of the second period of Extra Time. This game is going to be decided by penalty kicks.#Qatar2023 #AsianCup2023 #TJKvUAE #HayyaAsia ⚽ LIVE MATCH: https://t.co/r1a3WSAQEa pic.twitter.com/hO6DDxNrx7
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#Tajikistan v #UAE - Still tied after first period of extra time! Fans and supporters from both sides waiting for that second GOAL!
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 28, 2024
Pics by Rajan Vadakkemuriyil/The Peninsula
???? Ahmad bin Ali Stadium#Qatar2023 #AsianCup2023 #TJKvUAE #HayyaAsia
⚽ LIVE MATCH:… pic.twitter.com/7XKXiDfLgx
Last 15 minutes of Extra Time
First period of Extra Time ends. The score is still at 1-1.#Qatar2023 #AsianCup2023 #TJKvUAE #HayyaAsia⚽ LIVE MATCH: https://t.co/r1a3WSAQEa pic.twitter.com/fvSOuyQDyF
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 28, 2024
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Regulation Time Over
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 28, 2024
90' + 6'
Tajikistan 1-1 UAE
A last gasp goal by the UAE takes this high-octane game into Extra Time!#Qatar2023 #AsianCup2023 #TJKvUAE #HayyaAsia⚽ LIVE MATCH: https://t.co/r1a3WSAQEa pic.twitter.com/ZWRVKYurnu
UAE EQUALIZE AT THE DEATH!
GOAL!
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 28, 2024
⏱️ 95'
Tajikistan 1-1 UAE
The UAE equalize at the death! Salvation comes in the dying embers of the game!#Qatar2023 #AsianCup2023 #TJKvUAE #HayyaAsia
⚽ LIVE MATCH: https://t.co/r1a3WSAQEa
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84'
UAE pouring bodies into the Tajik half but The Crowns remain compact in defense. 6 minutes to regulation time.
UAE's forward #20 Yahya al-Ghassani vies for the ball against Tajikistan's midfielder #15 Shervoni Mabatshoev during the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup football match between Tajikistan and United Arab Emirates at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan, west of Doha, on January 28, 2024. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)
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Second half starts!
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Exciting first half ends!
HALF TIME
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 28, 2024
⏱️ 45 + 7
Tajikistan 1-0 UAE
An incredibly thrilling first half ends with the Tajikistani side on top as Vahdat Hanonov's header grants his team the lead at after the first 45'. #Qatar2023 #AsianCup2023 #TJKvUAE #HayyaAsia
⚽ LIVE MATCH: https://t.co/r1a3WSAQEa pic.twitter.com/Oj4dU1HL9y
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TAJIKISTAN SCORE!
GOAL!
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 28, 2024
⏱️ 30'
Tajikistan 1-0 UAE
Hanonov stuns the Emiratis as he towers over everyone and heads the ball just out of the reach of Khalid Eisa's gloves and into the back of the net.#Qatar2023 #AsianCup2023 #TJKvUAE #HayyaAsia
⚽ LIVE MATCH: https://t.co/r1a3WSAQEa
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KICKOFF!
MATCH STARTS
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 28, 2024
Tajikistan vs UAE
AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Round of 16
???? Ahmad bin Ali Stadium#Qatar2023 #AsianCup2023 #TJKvUAE #HayyaAsia pic.twitter.com/rqXQvOHDm8
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UAE players arrive at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium for their fateful game against the Tajikistani national team
UAE players and staff arrive at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium for their fateful game against the Tajikistani national team. The winner of this match qualifies to the quarterfinals.#Qatar2023 #AsianCup2023 #TJKvUAE #HayyaAsia
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 28, 2024
⚽ LIVE MATCH: https://t.co/r1a3WSAQEa pic.twitter.com/wzSC6lDAe7
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Tajikstan's coach and players are at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium
Tajikstan staff and players are at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium, hoping to extend their historic run as they take on the UAE in a match that will further determine the shape of the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 quarterfinals round.#Qatar2023 #AsianCup2023 #TJKvUAE #HayyaAsia pic.twitter.com/6DWTcNGy5x
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 28, 2024
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Live Performance staged outside Ahmed bin Ali Stadium before the match
A festive dance performance is staged outside the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium before the Tajikistan vs UAE showdown for the second AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 knockout game.#Qatar2023 #AsianCup2023 #TJKvUAE #HayyaAsia
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 28, 2024
⚽ LIVE MATCH: https://t.co/r1a3WSAQEa pic.twitter.com/FIRiFKkxnb
