Thailand secures a historic first-ever victory in an Asian Cup opener, defeating Kyrgyzstan 2-0, powered by Supachai Chaided's brace. Saudi Arabia beats Oman 2-1 in their Asian Cup Group F opener, with Ali Al-Bulayhi scoring a late winner in second-half injury time. The Socceroos secure a 2-0 win over India at the Asian Cup 2023, with Aziz Behich involved in 11 attacking sequences, the most of any player in the first round. Saudi Arabia leaves it late to beat Oman in the Asian Cup, while VAR confusion arises. Roberto Mancini expresses satisfaction with Saudi Arabia's performance in the chaotic Asian Cup opener.
Saudi star who trolled Lionel Messi is taking over the Asian Cup with iconic celebration https://t.co/LPHsXBfvUM
"We played a very good game," Roberto Mancini satisfied after Saudi Arabia win chaotic #AsianCup opener. https://t.co/Dy5BqVIHCa
"We played a very good game," #RobertoMancini satisfied after #SaudiArabia win chaotic #AsianCup opener. https://t.co/Dy5BqVIHCa
#SaudiArabia coach Roberto #Mancini had predicted a “difficult game” against Oman ahead of the two nations’ Asian Cup opener, and that is exactly what his side was served at the Khalifa International Stadium in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Three takeaways here: https://t.co/FwBBztSTu4
Mancini in spotlight as off-field issues dampen Saudi Arabia’s Asian Cup bid | John Duerden https://t.co/6i6kau85VG
VAR confusion as Saudi Arabia roar back to beat Oman at Asian Cup https://t.co/NOOMPQq0du
Saudi Arabia leave it late to beat Oman in Asian Cup https://t.co/D9JKVioza2 https://t.co/tt9nKENL6Q
11 - Aziz Behich was involved in 11 attacking sequences in the @Socceroos's 2-0 win over India at the #AsianCup2023 - the most of any player in the first round. Run. https://t.co/2ySQc0Q5Z4
#SaudiArabia beats Oman 2-1 in their #AsianCup Group F opener at a packed Khalifa International Stadium where VAR awarded the Green Falcons a late winner from Ali Al-Bulayhi in second-half injury time. https://t.co/zbvU5lSmCQ
THAILAND OPENS ASIAN CUP WITH WIN FOR 1ST TIME. Supachai Chaided's brace powers Thailand’s historic first-ever victory in an Asian Cup opener, 2-0 over Kyrgyzstan. Strong start for the War Elephants. 🇹🇭💪 https://t.co/PrGC0oEWfQ