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Exciting Developments in the AFC Asian Cup: Iran and Qatar Progress to Semifinals

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Catch up on the thrilling quarterfinal matches as Iran and Qatar secure spots in the semifinals of the Asian Cup through dramatic victories.

The AFC Asian Cup quarterfinals were packed with intense matches and unexpected outcomes. Qatar secured a spot in the semifinals after defeating Uzbekistan in a heated match that went into penalties. The defending champions and hosts displayed great resilience, with goalkeeper Barsham making crucial saves to push his team forward.

Iran also made waves by beating Japan in a dramatic 2-1 victory. The match saw Iran scoring a stoppage-time penalty, knocking out the four-time champions and securing their place in the semifinals. The tournament witnessed unexpected results as favorites faced early exits and underdogs rose to the occasion.

Looking ahead, Qatar will face Iran in the semifinals, promising an exciting showdown between two strong contenders. The stakes are high as the teams strive to make history and claim the prestigious Asian Cup title.

In the aftermath of the quarterfinals, emotions ran high as teams celebrated their victories and licked their wounds. Fans eagerly anticipate the semifinal clashes, eager to see which team will emerge victorious and advance to the final.

On a brighter note, the Asian Cup has showcased the talent and determination of players and teams, highlighting the competitive spirit and sportsmanship that define the essence of the tournament.

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Qatar wins against Uzbekistan in heated Asian Cup quarterfinal (Aljazeera.com)

After a heated quarterfinal match, it came down to penalties. Qatar's goalkeeper Barsham had three saves, pushing his team into the semifinals of the Asian ...

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Iran beat Japan 2-1 for a place in AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal (Aljazeera.com)

Iran scored a dramatic stoppage-time penalty to eliminate Japan from the Asian Cup and book a place in the semifinal.

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Qatar edge Uzbekistan on penalties to set up Asian Cup semi-final ... (Reuters)

Defending champions and hosts Qatar beat Uzbekistan 3-2 on penalties in a thrilling Asian Cup quarter-final that ended 1-1 after extra time at Al Bayt ...

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Iran eliminate Japan from Asian Cup after Jahanbakhsh nets late ... (Reuters)

Iran knocked four-times champions Japan out of the Asian Cup with a 2-1 victory in their quarter-final clash after skipper Alireza Jahanbakhsh converted a ...

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Japan finally run out of luck as Asian Cup favourites fall to Iran in ... (ESPN)

With Japan expected to finally come good at the Asian Cup, they would instead run out of luck as Iran eliminated them from the Asian Cup quarterfinals.

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Australia's Miller will learn from errors in Asian Cup loss to S Korea ... (Reuters)

Australia coach Graham Arnold refused to blame Lewis Miller after the defender conceded a penalty and a free kick which allowed South Korea to make a ...

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Iran score 96th-minute winner to stun Japan and reach Asian Cup ... (FRANCE 24)

Iran will play hosts and holders Qatar or Uzbekistan in the Asian Cup semi-finals after Alireza Jahanbakhsh scored a 96th-minute penalty for a dramatic 2-1 ...

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Heartache for the Socceroos after latest Asian Cup disappointment ... (ESPN)

Australia had its chances against South Korea but could not capitalise. Instead, it's a third consecutive quarterfinal exit at the Asian Cup for the ...

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Iran's injury-time penalty dumps Japan out of Asian Cup and seals ... (The Guardian)

Iran knocked out the four-time champions Japan 2-1 with a dramatic injury-time penalty from their captain, Alireza Jahanbakhsh.

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Iran eliminates Japan from Asian Cup after late penalty (The Japan Times)

Iran knocked out four-time champions Japan with a 2-1 victory in their Asian Cup quarterfinal clash after captain Alireza Jahanbakhsh converted a penalty in ...

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Shootout 'luck' sends Qatar into Asian Cup semi-final with Iran (FRANCE 24)

Qatar's shootout hero Meshaal Barsham credited "anticipation and luck" as the hosts and holders moved into an Asian Cup semi-final against Iran after ...

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Ghalenoei slams Iran media critics after sealing Asian Cup semi ... (Reuters)

Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei fired a broadside at his country's media after guiding his team to the semi-finals of the Asian Cup on Saturday, saying some of ...

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Iran and Qatar complete Asian Cup semi-final line up (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Asian Cup host and holder Qatar will face Iran in the semi-finals after both teams progressed from the last eight.

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Qatar vs Uzbekistan 1-1 (3-2 on penalties): AFC Asian Cup โ€“ as it ... (Aljazeera.com)

All the updates as Qatar beat Uzbekistan (3-2) on penalties to reach the semifinals of the AFC Asian Cup 2023.

AFC Asian Cup roundup: Iran overturns Japan with late penalty ... (ๆ–ฐๅŽ็ฝ‘)

DOHA, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- Alireza Jahanbakhsh scored a late penalty as Iran came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 and reached the semifinals of the AFC Asian ...

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