On the way to the double.
After a poor performance at the 2022 World Cup, Tintin Marquez's players show a completely different side at the Asian Cup of Nations.
At home, the Garnets eliminated Iran at the end of added time with more than 15 extra minutes.
Almoez Ali's goal (82nd) allowed Qatar to take the lead at the end of the match while Iran came back to score (2-2) after returning from the locker room on a penalty (51st).
The Iranians finished at ten with the expulsion of Shojae Khalilzadeh (90+3rd).
Title holders after their victory in 2019, the Qataris are aiming for a second coronation in a row.
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On the other side of the field, the locals will meet the Jordanians.
Led by Montpellier striker Mousa al-Taamari, author of 3 goals in the tournament, Jordan reached the final of the Asian Nations Cup for the first time in its history.
The Courageous – the nickname of the selection – brought down a big name in the semi-final: South Korea.
Transparent, throughout the match, the Koreans failed to score a single shot to allow the Jordanians to take advantage of the slightest error.
Two goals in the space of 13 minutes and Jordan can dream of a first trophy.
The final will be played on Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Lusail stadium, scene of the World Cup final between France and Argentina.