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Now it is Akram Afif's turn to shine at home. Just over a year on from Messi's triumph, and with Qatar hosting another major tournament, the country has a star of its own at the Asian Cup. Afif has scored three goals in his opening two games to help the defending champion advance to the knockout stage.
Qatar began its defense of the Asian Cup in perfect style with a 3-0 win against Lebanon at Lusail Stadium on Friday. As host of the 2022 World Cup, Qatar suffered three straight defeats and exited its own tournament at the earliest possible stage. But hosting the Asian Cup for the third time, Qatar got off to an impressive start after two goals from Akram Afif and another from Almoez Ali secured victory in front of 82,490 fans, The Associated Press said.
Qatar began its defense of the Asian Cup in perfect style with a 3-0 win against Lebanon at Lusail Stadium on Friday. As host of the 2022 World Cup, Qatar suffered three straight defeats and exited its own tournament at the earliest possible stage. But hosting the Asian Cup for the third time, Qatar got…
Qatar began its defense of the Asian Cup in perfect style with a 3-0 win against Lebanon at Lusail Stadium on Friday. As host of the 2022 World Cup, Qatar suffered three straight defeats and exited its own tournament at the earliest possible stage.