With Qatar having beaten Lebanon 3-0 in the opening match, the hosts now top Group A, while the debutants from central Asia will be encouraged by their spirited performance against Team Dragon.
Coach Petar Segrt’s men dominated play throughout the first half, ending their first 45 minutes of AFC Asian Cup football with 12 shots to their opponents’ three, more possession and more passes completed. .....
🎥 HIGHLIGHTS | 🇨🇳 China PR 0️⃣-0️⃣ Tajikistan 🇹🇯
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) January 13, 2024
Tournament's debutants Tajikistan make their entry with a strong showing in Group A!
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