Qatar reach AFC Asian Cup final with 3-2 victory against Iran

Hosts and defending champions Qatar edged Iran 3-2 in a thrilling Asian Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with striker Almoez Ali scoring the winner to set up a title clash with Jordan, Report informs, citing Reuters.

In an end-to-end game at Al Thumama Stadium, Ali netted in the 82nd minute while Iran lost Shojae Khalilzadeh to a late red card in stoppage time as Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei lost for the first time since he took charge last year.