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Asian Cup roundup: Saudi Arabia break down nine-man Kyrgyzstan to advance

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  • Roberto Mancini secure last-16 place with 2-0 victory
  • Thailand draw 0-0 with Oman in other Group F match

Saudi Arabia have qualified for the Asian Cup knockout stages in Qatar after they beat nine-man Kyrgyzstan 2-0 in their second Group F game on Sunday.

Two Kyrgyz players were sent off for reckless fouls as Mohamed Kanno and Faisal Al-Ghamdi found the net in each half at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan. Saudi Arabia sit top of the group with six points, two ahead of Thailand who drew 0-0 with Oman in Sunday’s earlier game.

Continue reading…Roberto Mancini secure last-16 place with 2-0 victoryThailand draw 0-0 with Oman in other Group F matchSaudi Arabia have qualified for the Asian Cup knockout stages in Qatar after they beat nine-man Kyrgyzstan 2-0 in their second Group F game on Sunday.Two Kyrgyz players were sent off for reckless fouls as Mohamed Kanno and Faisal Al-Ghamdi found the net in each half at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan. Saudi Arabia sit top of the group with six points, two ahead of Thailand who drew 0-0 with Oman in Sunday’s earlier game. Continue reading…