Players observe a moment of silence ahead of the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup football match between Qatar and Palestine at Al-Bayt Stadium in al-Khor, north of Doha, on January 29, 2024. (Photo by Giuseppe CACACE / AFP)
Doha, Qatar: It's showtime for one of the most anticipated games of the Round of 16! Defending champions Qatar, with their eyes firmly on the trophy, are up against one of the tournament's dark horses, the ambitious Palestinian team.
Al Annabi stands out as the only team with three clean-sheet wins in the group stage campaign, while the Palestinians sculpted their historic qualification with their stunning performance.
Stay tuned as we bring you match highlights and a glimpse of the football atmosphere at the Al Bayt Stadium.
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Qatar and Jordan join Australia and Tajikistan in the Asian Cup Round of 8!
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Palestine bowed out of the Asian Cup in a 2-1 defeat to hosts Qatar in the last 16. Al Annabi secured a spot in the quarterfinals. Read more.
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Qatar fans and supporters celebrate. (Photo by Giuseppe Cacace / AFP)
1,068,587 - AFC Asian Cup Qatar hits all-time record breaking tournament attendance!
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 29, 2024
⚽ https://t.co/18HgD01emf#Qatar2023 #AsianCup2023 #HayyaAsia pic.twitter.com/2D5OCseafn
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Qatar to quarter-finals
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IN PHOTOS: Qatar's Hassan Al-Haydos and Akram Afif celebrate scoring Al Annabi's first and second goals! Score remains 2-1 for Qatar.
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 29, 2024
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89' minutes: Substitution, Qatar. Almahdi Ali replaces Jassem Gaber.
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83' minutes: Substitution, Palestine. Shihab Qumbor replaces Zeid Qunbar.
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75' minutes:Substitution, Palestine. Mohammed Rashid replaces Oday Kharoub.
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58' minutes: Substitution, Palestine. Islam Batran replaces Tamer Seyam because of an injury.
59' minutes: Substitution, Qatar. Abdulaziz Hatem replaces Hassan Al Haydos.
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GOAL!
Qatar 2-1 Palestine
GOAL!
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 29, 2024
49'
Qatar 2-1 Palestine
Akram Afif doubled the score from the penalty spot, following a foul drawn by Almoez Ali in the penalty area
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#Qatar and #Palestine fans enjoy the pre-match vibe outside and inside the Al Bayt Stadium prior to the match! (Pics by Rajan Vadakkemuriyil/The Peninsula)#Qatar2023 #AsianCup2023 #HayyaAsia #QATvPLE
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 29, 2024
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HALF TIME!
Half Time!
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 29, 2024
⏱️ 45+8'
Qatar 1-1 Palestine
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QATAR EQUALIZE
GOAL!
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 29, 2024
45' + 6'
Qatar 1-1 Palestine
Captain Hassan Al Haydos equalizes for Qatar from the area after a smart combination play from the corner kick between him and Akram Afif.
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DABBAGH SCORES FOR PALESTINE!
GOAL!
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 29, 2024
⏱️ 37'
Qatar 0-1 Palestine
Oday Dabbagh opens the score for with a slicing left foot strike the ends up far out of Meshaal Barshim's reach
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Qatar flags decorat the stands of Al Bayt Stadium
Al Bayt Stadium is adorned with Qatar flags, creating a sea of maroon and white in the stands as the national anthem plays ahead of the match's commencement.
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 29, 2024
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MATCH STARTS
MATCH STARTS
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 29, 2024
AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Round of 16
Qatar vs Palestine
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An inflatable trophy is pictured ahead of the match.
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Pre-match atmosphere at Al Bayt Stadium
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Palestinian team is here!
???????? Palestine make their entry ahead of a first-ever Knockout Stage appearance!
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) January 29, 2024
Watch Live ???? https://t.co/Wvc1BBNkqM#AsianCup2023 | #HayyaAsia | #QATvPLE pic.twitter.com/WJOm2PNL0b
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Al-annabi players arrival!
The defending champions ???????? grace Al Bayt to begin their knockout stage campaign!
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) January 29, 2024
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Fans of Qatar and Palestine are making their way to Al Bayt Stadium, arriving an hour ahead of the eagerly anticipated game
شوف|
— قنوات الكاس (@AlkassTVSports) January 29, 2024
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