Qatar defeat Hong Kong in AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers

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September 28, 2024
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28-September-2024

Qatar defeat Hong Kong in AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Doha: Hosts Qatar and Jordan are ready for a top-of-the-table clash after both teams registered their second wins in Group J of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025 Qualifiers on Friday.

Jordan will head into Sunday’s showdown only needing a draw after defeating Singapore 2-0 while Qatar, who have an inferior goal difference, also beat Hong Kong by the same score at Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium.

With Hong Kong having suffered a huge defeat to Jordan in their opener, Qatar would have gone into the tie at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium with high hopes.

Hong Kong however, were a different side from Wednesday as they defended resolutely with the teams heading into the break on level terms.

Qatar increased their tempo after the break and were rewarded almost instantly, with Mohamed Khaled Gouda breaking the deadlock in the 47th minute.

Their resistance broken, Hong Kong conceded again in the 61st minute, with captain Ibrahim Mohammadali providing Qatar with a much needed healthier advantage to allow them to calmly see out the remaining minutes.