Overview
- Nizar Al-Rashdan scored with a second-half header at Al Bayt Stadium to seal Jordan’s 1-0 semifinal win.
- Jordan advanced with five straight victories, beating UAE, Kuwait and Egypt in the group stage before eliminating Iraq and Saudi Arabia.
- The final is scheduled for December 18 at Lusail Stadium against Morocco, who defeated the UAE 3-0.
- Jordan leaned on a compact 5-4-1 with 32% possession, produced seven shots with five on target, and relied on key stops from goalkeeper Yazzed Abu Layla.
- The run comes without winger Mousa Al Tamari and injured forward Yazan Al-Naimtat, while striker Ali Alowan leads the tournament with four goals, all from penalties.