AFC Newsletter 05/2019 I India and Jordan biggest winners as captivating action continues

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 INDIA SECURE FIRST AFC ASIAN CUP
VICTORY IN 55 YEARS
Abu Dhabi: Sunil Chhetri netted a brace as India beat Thailand 4-1 to register their first victory in the Finals in 55 years and pole position in Group A. India will now look to build on their initial success when they face host nation the UAE at Abu Dhabi's Zayed Sports City Stadium on Thursday, while Thailand are set to face Bahrain in Dubai on the same day.
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PALESTINE SNATCH HISTORIC FIRST POINT
IN CONTINENTAL SHOWPIECE
Sharjah: Palestine produced a steely performance to hold Syria 0-0 in their opening AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 Group B match at the Sharjah Stadium. Up next for Syria are Jordan, who stunned Australia 1-0 earlier, on January 10 while Palestine will face the defending champions a day later.
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JORDAN SEAL STUNNING WIN OVER 
TITLE-HOLDERS AUSTRALIA
Al Ain: Anas Bani Yaseen scored the only goal of the game as Jordan stunned defending champions Australia to kick off their AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 campaign with a 1-0 victory over the Socceroos in their Group B opener at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium.
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GROUP C PREVIEW: PHILIPPINES READY
TO TEST KOREA REPUBLIC     
Dubai: Ahead of their maiden AFC Asian Cup appearance, Philippines' head coach Sven-Goran Eriksson is aiming to spring a surprise on the two-time champions Korea Republic at the Al Maktoum Stadium on Monday. His opposite number, Paulo Bento, has his feet planted firmly on the ground, emphasising his respect for all teams competing in the UAE.
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GROUP C PREVIEW: KYRGYZ REPUBLIC PREPARE FOR DEBUT AGAINST CHINA PR
Al Ain: Kyrgyz Republic head coach Aleksandr Krestinin believes his side are ready as they'll ever be for their first-ever AFC Asian Cup Finals fixture. Meanwhile, China PR head coach Marcello Lippi has challenged his team to orchestrate a tournament to remember.
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GROUP D PREVIEW: ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN AND YEMEN EYE OPENING WIN
Abu Dhabi: Head coach Carlos Queiroz has given his assurance that his side won't underestimate Yemen while his opponent Jan Kocian believes the tournament debutants won't be overawed when facing one of the Continent's biggest teams in their AFC Asian Cup Group D opener at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium on Monday.
 
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