Changwon, Korea Republic: Qatar beat Kyrgyz Republic 1-0 and achieved the full mark with three wins in as many matches in Group B of the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ 2024 Qualifiers. With victories over Korea Republic (2-0) and Myanmar (6-0) under their belt, Qatar, who already secured a place in the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup as hosts, entered their last group match at the Changwon Football Center with an air of confidence. For Kyrgyz Republic, the match was a chance to end their campaign with a win after a 1-1 draw with Myanmar and 1-0 defeat to Korea Republic had dashed their qualification hopes. In a decisive turn of events, Ilyes Brimil's remarkable 52nd minute effort proved to be the game-decider, ultimately determining the outcome of the match. With this impressive display, Qatar can now set their sights on the upcoming Finals, brimming with a renewed sense of assurance and optimism. The 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup, held in Qatar in April, will double as a regional qualifying tournament for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. All of the AFC tournament’s top three finishers will automatically advance to France, and the tournament’s fourth-place team will face Guinea, who finished fourth in the African qualifiers. The Asian Games 2023 football competition in Hangzhou is up next for Qatar. Qatar has been drawn in Group D alongside Japan and Palestine.