In the match at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium, Australia did not have much trouble against Indonesia. The kangaroo team led 2-0 after the first half thanks to an own goal from the opponent's defender and a powerful header in the 45th minute by Martin Boyle.
Australia easily beat Indonesia (Photo: Getty)
In the second half, Australia played slowly to preserve their results. In the final minutes of the match, Coach Graham Arnold's players scored two more goals against Indonesia, thereby winning 4-0 overall and securing the first ticket to the quarter-finals.
In the match that followed, Tajikistan and UAE needed a penalty shootout to decide the winner. The two teams drew 1-1 after regulation time and both extra periods. In the nerve-wracking shootout, Tajikistan won 5-3, thereby winning the overall victory.
Tajikistan beat UAE on penalties (Photo: Getty)
Thus, the first two teams to enter the quarterfinals of the 2023 Asian Cup have been determined: Australia and Tajikistan. In the quarterfinals, Australia will face Saudi Arabia or South Korea, while Tajikistan will face the winner of the match between Iraq and Jordan.
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