Uzbekistan, Qatar, and Jordan Advance to Asian Cup Quarterfinals

Historic run for Palestine ends in defeat, while Uzbekistan sets up clash with host Qatar

• Uzbekistan advances to the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup after beating Thailand 2-1, setting up a clash with host and defending champion Qatar.
• Uzbekistan's victory was secured by goals from Azizbek Turgunboev and Abbosbek Fayzullayev, with Thailand's only goal coming from Supachok Sarachat.
• Qatar reached the quarterfinals after a 2-1 comeback win against Palestine, with goals from Hassan Al-Haydos and Akram Afif.
• Jordan also advanced to the quarterfinals following a dramatic 3-2 win over Iraq, with two stoppage-time goals sealing their victory.
• The Palestinian national team, despite their defeat, made history by reaching the knockout stages of the Asian Cup for the first time.

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