Qatar secures second consecutive AFC Asian Cup title by defeating Jordan

DOHA — In an stirring homestretch at the packed Lusail Stadium on

Saturday, Qatar settled their alternate consecutive AFC Asian Cup

crown, prostrating Jordan 3- 1, powered by Akram Afif’s unknown

chapeau- trick of penalties. Despite Yazan Al Naimat leveling the score

for Jordan, marking their debut in the final, Afif’s composed prosecution from

the spot and Qatar’s dominant performance assured the defending titleholders

retained their title, first won in 2019 with notable faculty. Afif, whose penalty

chapeau- trick was the first in this event’s history, finished as

the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Yili Top Scorer, amassing eight pretensions.

The final demurred off with Iraqi footballer Younis Mahmoud presenting

the AFC Asian Cup jewel, setting the stage for an violent showdown before

a full house at Lusail Stadium. Qatar snappily took control, with

Afif nearly opening the scoring beforehand on, only for

Jordan’s keeper Yazeed Abulaila to make pivotal saves.

Qatar’s aggressive play continually tested Jordan’s defense, stressed

by Hasan Al Hydos and Almoez Ali’s hanging plays. Meanwhile, Jordan, largely

on the guard, managed a manycounter-attacks, with Al Naimat’s trouble

temporarily raising expedients for a comeback. still, Qatar’s grim pressure

led to three penalties, all converted by Afif, sealing a major palm.

The match’s pace boosted in the alternate half, with Jordan seeking

for an equalizer and Qatar eventually securing the crown through

strategic plays and decisive moments awarded byVAR.