U-23s set for doubleheader against Oman

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Monday, October 23rd 2017 09:33 AM

Doha: Qatar U-23 national team will host Oman for two friendlies on November 9 and 12.       The matches will prepare Felix Sanchez’s boys for the 2018 AFC U-23 Championship Finals in China next year.       The match against Oman initiates the cooperation agreement signed between QFA and its Omani counterpart two weeks ago.       Last month, Qatar drew Mexico 2-2 in the first friendly since qualifying to the AFC U-23 Championship.       As Group C winners, Qatar automatically qualified for the AFC U-23 Championship, Syria finished in second spot with 5 points.       According to AFC rules, the five best runners-up across all groups will also qualify for the finals. However, if hosts China win their group or are among the best five runners-up, the sixth best runner-up will also qualify.       The draw for the China event will be held on Tuesday.