Qatar successfully defended their Asian Cup crown after beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday at Lusail Stadium where Akram Afif converted three penalties as the hosts won their continental second title.

* Jordan have reached the Asian Cup final for the first time. * Qatar are defending champions and are playing in their second final. * Qatar's Akram Afif has scored five goals in the tournament so far ...

Akram Afif’s hat-trick of penalties ensured Qatar have retained their Asian Cup title with victory over Jordan in the final. Qatar won the trophy for the first time in their history in 2019 and ...