The 2019 AFC Asian Cup will see 24 national football countries participate in the tournament for the first time into the 6 groups. The Asian Cup is one of the tournaments of the youngest player. The tournament round has reached on the quarterfinal stage with Qatar, China, Iran, Vietnam, Japan, Korea Republic, Australia and UAE of Asian Cup. The set up a last-eight meeting where top Asian teams will kick off Thursday and Friday in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Japan, who claimed their last title in 2011 and Iran claimed in 2007. Australia, Japan, South Korea, Iran, and Saudi Arabia receive the golden ticket to the FIFA World Cup 2022 because of the top in the group stage.
First time in the Asia Cup contested by 24 teams where 16 teams have been out of the tournament and 8 teams will be qualified in the next round. Japan, Vietnam, China PR, Iran, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates to reach Asian Cup quarter-finals. The round head to 24 January.
Results of the round of 16 Football Matches
- Qatar – Iraq: 1-0
- Korea Republic – Bahrain: 2-1
- UAE – Kirghizistan: 3-2
- Australia – Uzbekistan: 0-0 (4-2)
- Thailand – China: 1-2
- Iran – Oman: 2-0
- Jordan – Vietnam: 1-1 (2-4)
- Japan – Saudi Arabia: 1-0
Thursday, January 24
- China vs Iran(0-3)
- Mehdi Taremi- 18 min
- Sardar Azmoun- 31 min
- Karim Ansarifard- (90+1)
- Vietnam vs Japan (O-1)
- Ritsu Doan- 57 min (P)
Friday, January 25
- The Korea Republic vs Qatar (0-1)
- Abdulaziz Hatem (78)
- UEA vs Australia (1-0)
- Ali Mabkhout- 68)