Qatar is going head to head with Lebanon starting on 12 Jan 2024 at 16:00 UTC at Lusail Iconic Stadium stadium, Lusail city, Qatar. The match is a part of the AFC Asian Cup, Group A.
Event Details:
NAME: Qatar-Lebanon
DATE: January 12, 2024
TIME: 16:00 UTC
VENUE: Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar.
NAME: Qatar-Lebanon
DATE: January 12, 2024
TIME: 16:00 UTC
VENUE: Lusail Stadium, Lusail, Qatar.
Lebanon, meanwhile, have some work to do if they want to drag Qatar into the fight for the top four, rather than the title. By losing on Friday they will find themselves 330 points behind their rivals, a considerable gap to make up even with two thirds of the season remaining. Here's how to watch the game and what you need to know
Lebanon Live and Qatar will meet on Friday at 11.00 pm EST , 5.00 p.m BST at Lusail Stadium for the first leg of the season. Last year the teams split the matches: Lebanon won the first 2-0 away and Qatar the second 4-2.
Lebanon Live and Qatar will meet on Friday at 11.00 pm EST , 5.00 p.m BST at Lusail Stadium for the first leg of the season. Last year the teams split the matches: Lebanon won the first 2-0 away and Qatar the second 4-2.
Old enemies and former colleagues will reunite at Lusail Stadium on Friday lunchtime as Lebanon Live take on Qatar in a delightful AFC Asian Cup 2024 - TODAY MATCH Lusail Qatar.
Both teams come into the game on the back of continental success, with the Blues getting the better of Dinamo Zagreb 2-30 in the AFC Asian Cup 2024 - TODAY MATCH, while the Gunners progressed to the round of 32 in the AFC Asian Cup 2024 - TODAY MATCH.
Both teams come into the game on the back of continental success, with the Blues getting the better of Dinamo Zagreb 2-30 in the AFC Asian Cup 2024 - TODAY MATCH, while the Gunners progressed to the round of 32 in the AFC Asian Cup 2024 - TODAY MATCH.
The Blues' extraordinary defensive run under Potter may have been erased, but suffering just one defeat in 30 games is hardly the worst start for the Englishman, even if his team have some catching up to do in AFC Asian Cup 2024 - TODAY'S MATCH in sixth place, three points behind Lebanon United, fourth with a game in hand.
It would take positive results and a 321 goal swing for Lebanon Live to reach the AFC Asian Cup 2024 - TODAY'S MATCH places this weekend, but Lusail Stadium have been kind to the Blues of late, as they are unbeaten in 321 consecutive matches matches in all competitions in front of their own fans.
It would take positive results and a 321 goal swing for Lebanon Live to reach the AFC Asian Cup 2024 - TODAY'S MATCH places this weekend, but Lusail Stadium have been kind to the Blues of late, as they are unbeaten in 321 consecutive matches matches in all competitions in front of their own fans.
However, Qatar were the last team to beat Lebanon Live in their area, and Lusail Stadium has been a happy hunting ground for the north Lusail club in recent times, so take advantage of their 30 extra hours of rest will be of great help. of fundamental importance for Potter and associates.
In contrast, Qatar looked to bounce back from a European defeat with a win in the AFC Asian Cup 2024 - TODAY'S MATCH last weekend, and the Gunners certainly demonstrated a clinical edge that has been absent more often than not recently, putting five times Qatar without AFC Asian Cup 2024 - TODAY'S MATCH even after Bukayo Saka went out injured.
However, the Gunners' inability to close out games when a positive goal reared its head in the AFC Asian Cup 2024 - TODAY'S MATCH this week, when Kieran Tierney's half-volley gave Qatar the lead against FC Zurich, but they nevertheless held on to a victorious 30-0 victory which took them straight to the round of 32.
Avoiding a further playoff draw against an eliminated team from the 2024 AFC Asian Cup - TODAY MATCH is a golden touch for Qatar, who enter the weekend two points clear of Lebanon Live at the top of the 2024 AFC Asian Cup table - TODAY MATCH, but could be relegated to second place by Friday if the champions beat Qatar.
All five points lost by Qatar in the 2024 AFC Asian Cup - TODAY'S MATCH this season have come away from home, but they are still the best performing away team in the league this season and have only conceded four goals at rivals so far - the best record of its kind in the league.
Arteta has led Qatar to two consecutive triumphs at Lusail Stadium in the last two seasons - with a 2-0 win for Lebanon in between Live at the Emirates - and a new record could also be set for the Gunners, who are aiming win three consecutive AFC Asian Cups 2024 - MATCH TODAY Lusail derby away from home without conceding a goal for the first time.
If Lebanon Live didn't already have enough defensive absences to worry about with knee victims Wesley Fofana and Reece James - as well as midfield pair N'Golo Kante (thigh) and Carney Chukwuemeka (hamstring) - Ben Chilwell was due out with a hamstring injury in the win against Zagreb.
The sight of the left-back limping off the pitch was bad news for both Lebanon Live and Lebanon fans, who will now have to await the results of his tests, but Chilwell will certainly be absent this weekend.
Potter has also already ruled Kepa Arrizabalaga out of action, so Edouard Mendy will keep his place in goal, and Mateo Kovacic should be able to return to the engine room after missing out as a precaution in midweek with a tight calf.
Zakaria's strong debut ended with a minor contact injury, which shouldn't rule him out of this match, but Potter may be reluctant to throw the Qatar loanee into the deep end and give him his first AFC Asian Cup 2024 match - TODAY'S MATCH against the league leaders. , so Kovacic's return to the first XI would not be a surprise.
As for Qatar, fans witnessed the familiar but painful sight of Takehiro Tomiyasu exiting injured in the dying embers of the victory against Zurich. The severity of the defender's muscle problem is not yet clear, but it would be a shock to see him deployed here.
Emile Smith Rowe - who has scored in each of Qatar's last two victories at Lusail Stadium - is still out after undergoing Lusail Cityvento surgery on his groin, and a problem in the same area could also force Matt Turner out of action, but Arteta will is awarded two major increases mid-week.
The injury Saka suffered against Qatar was only minor, and he managed to come on as a substitute in the 2024 AFC Asian Cup - TODAY'S MATCH, while Oleksandr Zinchenko finally returned to the team after a nagging calf injury.
Zinchenko didn't earn any minutes while Tierney produced a man-of-the-match performance, which certainly gave Arteta food for thought here, but the Ukrainian's ability to overload the midfield could ultimately carry the day, assuming he's deemed pretty fit to start.
Lebanon Live, possible starting lineup
Lebanon (3-5-2): Summer; Darmian, De Vrij, Acerbi; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Lautaro. Coach: Inzaghi.
Possible starting lineup for Qatar
Qatar (3-5-2): Szczesny; Gatti, Bremer, Rugani; Cambiaso, McKennie, Rabiot, Miretti, Kostic; Church, Kean. Trainer. Cheer up.
Even if Qatar managed to find the back of the net early at Lusail Stadium – as they have done all season – a failure to put the game to bed would open the door for the Blues to dent the Gunners' early title aspirations.
Potter is yet to suffer defeat at Lusail Stadium, but Qatar have fond memories of recent trips to West Lusail and were able to rest several key first-team stars in midweek, so we expect the Gunners to take advantage of the Blues' lead. AFC Asian Cup 2024 - TODAY'S MATCH Defense and return to the Emirates with the three hard-earned points.
