Qatar beat Jordan 3-2 in feisty clash, qualify for 2025 AFC U20 Asian Cup

Playing an attacking game throughout the 90 minutes, Qatar yesterday emerged Group J winners of the AFC U20 Asian Cup China 2025 Qualifiers after a thrilling 3-2 win over Jordan.
The result meant Qatar finished with a perfect nine points while Jordan, despite the defeat, also advanced to the Finals as one of the best five second-placed teams.
In another match yesterday, Hong Kong, China finished third after a 2-0 win over Singapore.
Qatar 3 Jordan 2
With both teams tied on six points and Jordan - thanks to a superior goal difference - only needing a draw, the stage was set for a thriller at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium.
Qatar got off to a dream start, taking the lead in the fifth minute through Mohamed Khaled Gouda.
Jordan, however, responded by upping their tempo and their hard work paid off in the 39th minute with Odeh Burhan Fakhoury drawing them level. Both the teams exhibited great quality football for most parts of the Group J clash.
Needing victory to be absolutely sure of advancing, Qatar started the second half in aggressive mode and were rewarded in the 51st minute through Bassam Adel Eid’s strike. Captain Ibrahim Mohammadali made it 3-1 five minutes later but an own goal from Eid in the 69th minute made it nervy for Qatar. The hosts, however, defended resolutely in the remaining minutes to see out the win.
Singapore 0-2 Hong Kong, China
Only pride was at stake for both teams after having suffered losses to Jordan and Qatar and it was Hong Kong, China who showed more desire with defender Anthony Pinto opening the scoring in the 26th minute.
Forward Ho Tung Lam struck their second three minutes into the second half as Singapore’s hopes of a comeback were dashed.
The AFC U20 Asian Cup will be held in China from February 6-23, 2025.
The top four teams in China will qualify for the FIFA U20 World Cup finals to be held in Chile next year.