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Barefoot or patent leather shoe – that is generally the motto in the KO games. Of course, that also applies to the quarter-finals at the Asian Cup 2019 in the Emirates. On Wednesday, the first two participants of the semi-final were played. On Thursday it continues, among other things with the duel between South Korea and Qatar. Both teams have been largely convinced in this tournament so far, which is perhaps a little more for the team from Qatar.
Probably before the kick-off between South Korea and Qatar, the forecast in the direction that the World Cup host of 2022 for the first time will make the leap to the semifinals in the continental championships. The Koreans, however, are a tough nut to crack and should be more favored in this duel. The bookmakers beat that score, and so before the kick-off between South Korea and Qatar, there are also lower odds of a victory for the Taegeuk Warriors. However, it remains to be noted that the Qatarians may have been the most surprised but also the most impressive in this tournament so far. After all, the team of Felix Sanchez has so far conceded no goal as the only team at the Asian Cup 2019. If the defensive continues to be so stable, then maybe it could even be enough for the title. After all, one says yes that the defense wins the trophies. First of all, but with the Koreans a very tough chunks have to be cleared out of the way. For the winner of this encounter, a somewhat easier opponent may be waiting in the semi-finals with the host from the Emirates or Australia. The kick-off for the quarter-finals of the Asia Cup 2019 between South Korea and Qatar at the Sheikh Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi will take place on 25.01.2019 at 13:00.
South Korea:
The South Koreans were traded before the tournament as one of the major title candidates. If we take a look at the results, then they have done justice to this role. Four wins in four games, in the last sixteen but only after extra time, are an expression of the strength of the Taegeuk Warriors. However, the team of Paulo Bento could not convince playfully, either in the first two games without, or in the last two games with the superstar Heung-Min Son. It is important, however, that the defensive is very compact and only a few chances , In the offensive, there is still a lack of creativity. The Koreans are not able to generate many chances to score from their frequent superiority. So far, it has been enough, but in the quarterfinals probably the hardest task in this tournament so far awaits. At first glance, there seems to be a hint of a Korean victory for Korea Republic and Qatar. But we think it will not be that easy.
Also in the second round, the Koreans did, after a perfect record in the first round with three wins and no conceding, but relatively difficult. The opponent with Bahrain was a team consisting mainly of part-time professionals. Shortly before the break, the superiority was also visible on the scoreboard when Hee-Chan Hwang scored the 1-0.
Bahrain equalized fifteen minutes before the end. Only in extra time succeeded Jin-Su Kim’s 2-1 winner. Also in this game was again clear that the injured Sung -Yong Ki of Newcastle United is missing at every turn. Nevertheless, the anticipation for the next task is great, because the South Koreans strive for the first title in the continental championships since 1960. Therefore, it is also necessary to overcome your own bastard, which Heung-Min Son expresses a little more elegant. It’s clear that South Korea is expecting a tough match on Friday.
Qatar:
Actually, the 2022 World Cup should be the big highlight for the team from Qatar. But if you can take good results along the way, why not? At the end of last year, the Qatarians made a statement in a friendly against Switzerland. Nevertheless, the team of Felix Sanchez only as outsiders in the Emirates at the start. Maybe Qatar is the strongest team in this Asian Cup so far. It is no longer risked to give a tip to the tournament victory of the host of the World Cup in 2022 before the match between South Korea and Qatar. After all, they have won all four games in this tournament without conceding. So Qatar is probably the best team in the previous games. Among other things, there was a clear victory against Saudi Arabia. Now, a whole nation hopes for the first time at the Asian Cup in the semi-finals. That would be the biggest success in the history of the association.
It is already clear that the cut in the Asian Cup should give a boost to the home World Cup. The Qatarians had problems for the first time in the last sixteen, with Iraq being one of the larger numbers in Asia. In a balanced game, Bassam Hisham scored the game’s golden goal after just over an hour.
That was a tight box, but for Spanish coach Felix Sanchez it was the next glimmer of hope for an even more successful tournament. From now on the coach has spent the title win as a new goal. This is not completely realistic for a quarter finalist. However, almost all Qatarians play in their home country, where no truly competitive football is offered in international comparison. With the World Cup 2022 in front of the chest, the Qatarians now seem to be outgrowing themselves in the Emirates, perhaps also on Friday against South Korea, especially since Felix Sanchez can once again send his desired formation into the race.
South Korea vs Qatar head to head matches
13.06.17 WC Qatar South Korea 3 : 2
06.10.16 WC South Korea Qatar 3 : 2
26.03.13 WC South Korea Qatar 2 : 1
08.06.12 WC Qatar South Korea 1 : 4
14.11.08 FI Qatar South Korea 1 : 1