The Jordanian team is on the verge of clinching the Asia Cup title for the first time in its history, surprising everyone by advancing to the semi-finals for the first time. Contrary to expectations, the “Nashama” team defied the odds, not initially considered among the favorites to progress to the knockout stages of the continental championship.
Even the most optimistic Jordanian fans did not anticipate their national team’s advancement to this stage of the tournament, playing with such strength from the outset until now. The Jordanian team secured their place in the second round by finishing third in Group F, accumulating 4 points through a victory over Malaysia with a 4-0 score, a 2-2 draw against South Korea, and a 0-1 defeat against Bahrain in the third round.
The “Nashama” secured their qualification before this match as one of the top 4 teams finishing third. They continued their successful journey in the round of 16, turning their 3-2 deficit into a thrilling 3-2 victory in the final minutes against the Iraqi team, setting up a clash with Tajikistan in the quarter-finals.
They also defeated Tajikistan with a clean goal to book their first-ever spot in the semi-finals. The Jordanian team scored 10 goals during their five matches in the championship so far, conceding 5.
The Jordanian team awaits a tough match against the South Korean team in a rematch from the group stage, set for Tuesday evening at the “Ahmed bin Ali” Stadium. They rely on a cohesive group of players – including Musa Al-Taamari from Montpellier, France, and standout talents like Yazan Al-Naimat, Yazan Al-Arab, and Ali Alwan – to realize their dream of reaching the final.
Moroccan coach Hussein Amotta has become the center of attention, leading the team to the pre-final stage, surpassing the achievement of the late Egyptian coach Mahmoud El-Gohary, who first led the team to the quarter-finals in the 2004 edition before losing to Japan on penalties.
The upcoming match, which is the most crucial in Jordanian football history so far, will answer the question: Will Hussein Amotta’s team continue their epic journey by reaching the Asia Cup final in Qatar?
