Qatar clinched their second straight Asian Cup championship with a 3-1 win over Jordan at Lusail Stadium. Akram Afif’s three penalty conversions secured both victory and the tournament’s top scorer title for Qatar, delighting a crowd of 86,492 spectators, including Qatar’s ruler Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Despite Jordan’s spirited performance in their debut Asian Cup final, Qatar emerged victorious, dominating the game with Afif’s impressive penalty conversions. The win marks a significant achievement for Qatar, who sought redemption following their disappointing performance in the World Cup.
Playing at Lusail Stadium, the same venue as the World Cup final, Jordan showcased resilience but ultimately couldn’t match Qatar’s prowess. Afif’s hat-trick, including two penalty goals following VAR interventions, sealed the win for Qatar, who demonstrated their dominance throughout the tournament.
Led by Spanish coach Tintin Marquez, Qatar’s strategic gamble paid off handsomely as they secured their place in history as the fifth team to claim consecutive Asian Cup titles.
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