The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 technical report is now available on the AFC.com, offering a comprehensive analysis of the grandest-ever edition of the Continental showpiece that was held in Qatar from 12 January-10 February, 2024. The publication provides a detailed account of the 18th edition of Asia’s crown jewel that witnessed a stunning 132 goals scored over 51 matches as Qatar successfully defended their title with a 3-1 win over Jordan at the iconic Lusail Stadium where a record 86,492 capacity crowd created a deafening atmosphere worthy of any final. In this publication, the AFC Technical Study Group (TSG) closely examines all the action on the field, exploring key technical and tactical aspects, ranging from an in-depth analysis of the goals scored to a comprehensive evaluation of each team’s journey through the competition, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses.
The report revisits the impact of technological advancements in the competition, with AFC becoming the first Confederation to introduce the Semi-Automated Offside Technology system at the Continental Men’s national team level. At the same time, the 2023 edition of the AFC Asian Cup saw the full implementation of the Video Assistant Referee system for the first time following its successful introduction in the quarter-finals in UAE 2019.
It also provides crucial information on the groundbreaking collaboration between the AFC and FIFA where performance analysts from the world governing body provided information and data via the FIFA Training Centre platform to the participating teams and the AFC’s specialist group of Technical Observers.
Additionally, the report includes an exclusive interview with Qatar Head Coach Tintin Marquez who retraces Al Annabi’s historic path to glory and shares the unique strategies and philosophy that guided his team to victory.
In another exciting segment, the technical observers present an All-Star Squad of 26 players from a list of 70 who stood out with their captivating performances.
Packed with enticing statistics and data that capture the essence of the Continent’s premier men’s football competition, the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023 Technical Report, available here, is a must-read for not just coaches and technical staff but for the millions of passionate fans of Asian football.
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