CONFIDENCE IN SHIN
CARRIES INDONESIA THROUGH

Doha: Shin Tae-yong believes that the confidence and trust he has managed to earn from his Indonesian charges is the key factor behind their historic run at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™, which continued on Thursday night as they pulled off a sensational Quarter-final victory against Korea Republic to extend their tournament debut and stay on track for a berth at the Paris OlympicsREAD MOREOIWA GLAD TO SEE
JAPAN PROGRESSDoha: Japan head coach Go Oiwa was relieved that his tactical substitutions did not cost them the win against Qatar in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Quarter-final on Thursday evening as they had to go the distance to seal progress in extra time, adding that they will have to tighten up defensively for their next match.READ MOREVALE HAILS QATAR SPIRIT
DESPITE DEFEATDoha: A proud Ilidio Vale only had praise for his team’s tenacity despite their exit, citing Qatar’s ability to take the lead against Japan despite going a man down late in the first half in their Quarter-final clash at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ on Thursday before eventually succumbing to defeat in extra time.READ MOREMYUNG RUES DISRUPTED
KOREA REPUBLIC PREPARATIONSDoha: Issues with the fitness of some players as well as the unavailability of key Europe-based stars ultimately affected Korea Republic’s performances at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ according to assistant coach Myung Jae-yong after their Quarter-final exit to Indonesia on Thursday evening, adding that he refused to lay any blame on the team as they had already given their all.READ MOREIRAQ’S MUNTADHER
EMBRACES EXPECTATIONSAl Wakrah: Midfielder Muntadher Mohammed said Iraq are relishing the pressure of clinching an Olympic berth as they prepare for their Quarter-final clash with Vietnam in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ on Friday, while goalkeeper Quan Van Chuan has vowed that Vietnam will not be overawed as they seek progress to the Semi-finals.READ MORE
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