Asian Cup: Qatar down Saudi Arabia to win Group E; Japan through to knockouts

Qatar's Almoez Ali took his tally to seven goals in three games at the Asian Cup, netting twice in a 2-0 win over Saudi Arabia on Thursday to ensure Felix Sanchez's side advanced to the last 16 as Group E winners. Ali scored a goal in each half to see off the Saudis, after Qatar captain Hassan Al Haydos had missed a penalty three minutes before half-time. Al Duhail forward Ali capitalised on hesitation in the Saudi defence to beat the offside trap and slot the ball past Mohammed Al Owais in first-half...

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