(Reuters) - Jordan edged Asian Cup debutants Tajikistan 1-0 to move into the semi-finals of the tournament for the first time thanks to a second-half own goal at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium on Friday. The two teams had drawn a World Cup qualifier in November but it was Jordan who came out on top when Vahdat Hanonov put the ball into his own net from a set piece, ending Tajikistan's dream run in Qatar. Nevertheless, Tajikistan supporters who had flown in for the game gave their country's heroes -- who had surpassed all pre-tournament expectations -- a standing ovation. You deserve to win, you played a very good game," Tajikistan coach Petar Segrt told beIN Sports. But we must also respect that Jordan played a very good game.

Source: Egypt Today February 02, 2024 15:20 UTC