Doha: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ bid farewell to Australia on Sunday as Tony Vidmar's squad struggled again to find the net, resulting in a goalless draw against group leaders Qatar. This outcome marked the end of the road for the Aussies, dashing their hopes of securing a spot at the Olympic Games.   Qatar had already cemented their advancement with successive victories at the tournament's outset over Indonesia and Jordan.   Australia's journey in Doha was filled with aspirations and challenges. They arrived with hopes of clinching their second consecutive Olympic qualification, following their appearance in Tokyo three years prior. However, their campaign hit a stumbling block with just one point garnered from their initial Group A fixtures against Jordan and Indonesia, leaving their fate hanging by a thread.   Requiring a victory while banking on a Jordan win over Indonesia, the result at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium became inconsequential as Indonesia's 4-1 triumph sealed Australia's fate, even if they had managed to secure their maiden win of the tournament.   Mohamed Manai's fourth-minute attempt hinted at Qatar's intentions to claim a third consecutive win, followed by a near miss from distance in the 13th minute.   As the first half progressed, it was Australia who seemed more poised to score, dictating play and controlling possession. Jacob Italiano's midfield surge and Rhys Youlley's subsequent shot, deflected wide by Ali Korayem, showcased the Olyroos' attacking intent. However, Qatar posed occasional threats, with Jacob Farrell's tantalizing cross causing a moment of unease in the Australian defence. Nonetheless, the Australians persisted, with captain Nicolas Milanovic heading agonizingly wide from a late first-half cross.   Despite Australia's dominance, Qatar posed occasional threats, with Jacob Farrell's tantalizing cross causing unease in the Australian defence. Nonetheless, the Australians persisted, with captain Nicolas Milanovic heading agonizingly wide from a late first-half cross.   The second half saw Australia maintain offensive pressure, with chances from Brook and Alexandar Popovic's defensive intervention denying Qatar. Yet, despite their efforts, the Olyroos were left frustrated, epitomized by Keegan Jelicic's 75th-minute effort striking the post after a diving save from Korayem.   Ultimately, this match concluded without a breakthrough for Vidmar's squad, signalling their departure from the tournament with disappointment.