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Qatar beat Kyrgyzstan to finish three wins out of three at U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers
September 12, 2023 | 11:16 PM
Qatar’s under-23 team capped their fine performance at the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024 Qualifiers with a 1-0 win over Kyrgyzstan in Changwon, South Korea on Tuesday.Ilyes Brimil's 52nd minute goal handed the Al Annabi young guns their third straight victory after they stunned South Korea 2-0 and thrashed Myanmar 6-0 in their first two Group B matches.Being the hosts, Qatar are automatically qualified for the Finals and the Ilidio Vale-coached side took part in the event for exposure. Yesterday, Qatar started their final group tie with a spring in their step at the Changwon Football Centre. For Kyrgyzstan, the match was a chance to end their campaign with a win after a 1-1 draw with Myanmar and 1-0 defeat to South Korea had dashed their qualification hopes. But Brimil's effort settled the proceedings and Qatar can look forward to next year's Finals with confidence.Qatar will host the AFC U-23 Asian Cup from April 15 to May 3, 2024.
September 12, 2023 | 11:16 PM