Jordan at the AFC Asian Cup

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Jordan national football team has been historically considered weaker than other Arab teams prior to the beginning of new millennium. Jordan often struggled to win a ticket and qualify for the Asian Cup, mainly, due to a weaker league and not many players competing professionally.

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However, once Jordan polished themselves in order to join the new world, Jordanian football also witnessed significant positive changes. Jordan qualified for their first Asian Cup in 2004, before they did it again in 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023. In the first two editions, Jordan stunned all predictions by drawing and defeating many Asian powerhouses such as South Korea, Japan and Saudi Arabia, and they were considered a heavy underdog which qualified for the quarter-finals twice, their best result to date. In 2015 however, Jordan for the first time, had to go home from the group stage. In 2019 they reached the round of 16 and in 2023 edition they have now reached the finals.

Jordan's Asian Cup record

AFC Asian Cup record AFC Asian Cup qualification
YearRoundPositionPldWD *LGFGAPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Hong Kong 1876.svg 1956 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of South Korea.svg 1960
Flag of Israel.svg 1964
State Flag of Iran (1964).svg 1968
Flag of Thailand.svg 1972 Did not qualify621359
State Flag of Iran (1964).svg 1976 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of Kuwait.svg 1980
Flag of Singapore.svg 1984 Did not qualify4112710
Flag of Qatar.svg 1988 413021
Flag of Japan.svg 1992 Did not enterDid not enter
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 1996 Did not qualify210141
Flag of Lebanon.svg 2000 4211124
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2004 Quarter-final7th4130316501136
Flag of Indonesia.svg Flag of Malaysia.svg Flag of Thailand.svg Flag of Vietnam.svg 2007 Did not qualify6312105
Flag of Qatar.svg 2011 Quarter-final6th421154622244
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2015 Group stage9th310254633092
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg 2019 Round of 164220419612287
Flag of Qatar.svg 2023 Runners-up 2nd74121388422133
Total0 titles5/1822107530186130151610752

Asian Cup 2004

This was Jordan's first ever Asian Cup in their history, following a successful qualification campaign. Although considered to be an underdog, Jordan surprised by drawing South Korea 0–0 before beating Kuwait 2–0 and drew the UAE 0–0, therefore passed into the quarter-finals right on their debut. Jordan even performed better than expected, when they drew giant Japan 1-1 before losing 3–4 on the penalty shootout. Ironically, despite Jordan had led Japan 3–1 on penalty shootout, subsequent misses and failed kicks had eliminated Jordan from the tournament. Japan would go on to win the title.

Group B

TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg  South Korea 321060+67
Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan 312020+25
Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait 310237−43
Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates 301215−41
South Korea  Flag of South Korea (1997-2011).svg0–0Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan
Report
Shandong Sports Center, Jinan
Attendance: 26,000
Referee: Shamsul Maidin (Singapore)
Jordan  Flag of Jordan.svg2–0Flag of Kuwait.svg  Kuwait
Saad Soccerball shade.svg90+1'
Al-Zboun Soccerball shade.svg90+2'		 Report
Shandong Sports Center, Jinan
Attendance: 28,000
Referee: Lu Jun (China)
Jordan  Flag of Jordan.svg0–0Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg  United Arab Emirates
Report
Workers Stadium, Beijing
Attendance: 25,000
Referee: Talaat Najm (Lebanon)

Quarter-finals

Asian Cup 2011

Having missed out the 2007 edition, Jordan returned in 2011 edition and once again was drawn with Japan, together with 2007 runners-up Saudi Arabia and Syria. Similar to 2004, Jordan, one more time, shocked by drawing Japan 1–1 before defeating Saudi Arabia and Syria to qualify with seven points. Making itself a heavy underdog for the second times, Jordan, however, soon fell to Uzbekistan as the Uzbeks had shown to be more resilience than the Jordanians. The Turkic side would have defeated the Chivalrous 2–1 in the quarter-finals again, before winning fourth place for the first time. This was the best performance of Jordan in the Asian Cup.

Group B

TeamPldWDLGFGAGDPts
Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 321082+67
Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan 321042+27
Flag of Syria.svg  Syria 310245−13
Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia 300318−70
9 January 2011
Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 1–1 Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan
13 January 2011
Jordan  Flag of Jordan.svg 1–0 Flag of Saudi Arabia.svg  Saudi Arabia
17 January 2011
Jordan  Flag of Jordan.svg 2–1 Flag of Syria.svg  Syria

Quarter-finals

Uzbekistan  Flag of Uzbekistan.svg 2–1 Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan
Bakayev Soccerball shade.svg47', 49' Report B. Bani Yaseen Soccerball shade.svg58'
Khalifa International Stadium, Doha
Attendance: 16,073
Referee: Malik Abdul Bashir (Singapore)

Asian Cup 2015

Jordan made their third debut by qualifying to the 2015 Asian Cup held in Australia. And, surprisingly once again, Jordan was drawn with Japan for the second times, together with Levant rivals Iraq and debutant Palestine. [1] Having created a strong impression four years ago, Jordan was expected to at least, surprised again by qualifying to quarter-finals or even, reaching no.1 in the group. Their hopes were shattered by a 0–1 defeat to Iraq, before demolishing Palestine 5–1 with Hamza Al-Dardour made a double braces. Jordan would have met Japan in the last encounter, and they expected to even manage a surprising record again, having drawn Japan 1–1 in two previous encounters. Unfortunately, the Blue Samurais had learnt from their two previous mistakes and Jordan had to go home with a 0–2 defeat. [2] This meant for the first time in their participancy, Jordan was out from the early stage.

Group D

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Japan.svg  Japan 330070+79Advance to knockout stage
2Flag of Iraq.svg  Iraq 320131+26
3Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan 310254+13
4Flag of Palestine.svg  Palestine 3003111−100
Source: Asian Cup Australia 2015
Rules for classification: Tiebreakers
12 January 2015
Jordan  Flag of Jordan.svg 0–1 Flag of Iraq.svg  Iraq Brisbane Stadium, Brisbane
16 January 2015
Palestine  Flag of Palestine.svg 1–5 Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan AAMI Park, Melbourne
20 January 2015
Japan  Flag of Japan.svg 2–0 Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan AAMI Park, Melbourne

Asian Cup 2019

Jordan once again qualified to the Asian Cup, and for the second time in their participation, Jordan didn't join Japan in the same group. Instead, Jordan will have to face up defending champions Australia, alongside their Levant rivals Syria and Palestine, once again. Jordan had met Palestine in four years ago, while they faced Australia in 2018 World Cup qualification. Jordan also faced Syria in 2011 edition. However, due to history being an underdog, Jordan is expected to make surprise again. [3]

Jordan opened their account by a shocking impressive 1–0 win over defending champions Australia thanked for a header by Anas Bani Yaseen and an incredible performance by Khalil Bani Attiah, who prevented every Australian attacks. This trend of impressive performance continued with a 2–0 victory over neighboring rival Syria. The win over Australia and Syria helped Jordan to top the group, becoming the first team to progress to the knockout stage of the edition. The last group stage match against Palestine, which had little impact on Jordan's position, ended 0–0, and Jordan consolidated their first place, ultimately sent them to the encounter against Vietnam in the round of sixteen with a perfect record, scoring three and conceding zero goals.

Jordan played against Vietnam in the first knockout stage's match. Prior to the encounter, Jordanian media and press had signaled in confident against Vietnam, the last team to qualify for the stage, and even confirmed for a full victory. Jordan eventually led 1–0 with a superb free kick by Baha' Abdel-Rahman. However, the second half witnessed a complete Vietnamese resurgence, with Nguyễn Công Phượng became the first player to net on Amer Shafi, turned the tie into a draw 1–1. The draw was maintained after 120', but with all confidences lost, Jordan failed on the penalty shootout to Vietnam with the score 2–4, ultimately sending Jordan out from the campaign.

Group B

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan 321030+37Advance to knockout stage
2Flag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia 320163+36
3Flag of Palestine.svg  Palestine 302103−32
4Flag of Syria.svg  Syria 301225−31
Source: AFC
Australia  Flag of Australia (converted).svg 0–1 Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan
Report
Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain
Attendance: 4,934
Referee: Ahmed Al-Kaf (Oman)
Jordan  Flag of Jordan.svg 2–0 Flag of Syria.svg  Syria
Report
Khalifa bin Zayed Stadium, Al Ain
Attendance: 9,152
Referee: Kim Dong-jin (South Korea)
Palestine  Flag of Palestine.svg 0–0 Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan
Report
Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Attendance: 20,843
Referee: Mohanad Qassim (Iraq)

Round of 16

Asian Cup 2023

Group E

PosTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1Flag of Bahrain.svg  Bahrain 32013306Advance to knockout stage
2Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea 312086+25
3Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan 311163+34
4Flag of Malaysia.svg  Malaysia 301238−51
Source: AFC
Malaysia  Flag of Malaysia.svg 0–4 Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan
Report
Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah
Attendance: 20,410
Referee: Mohammed Abdulla Hassan Mohamed (United Arab Emirates)
Jordan  Flag of Jordan.svg 2–2 Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Report
Al Thumama Stadium, Doha
Attendance: 36,627
Referee: Salman Falahi (Qatar)
Jordan  Flag of Jordan.svg 0–1 Flag of Bahrain.svg  Bahrain
Report Helal Soccerball shade.svg34'
Khalifa International Stadium, Al Rayyan
Attendance: 39,650
Referee: Omar Al-Ali (United Arab Emirates)
Ranking of third-placed teams
PosGrpTeam
PldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification
1 E Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan 311163+34Advance to knockout stage
2 C Flag of Palestine.svg  Palestine 31115504
3 B Flag of Syria.svg  Syria 31111104
4 D Flag of Indonesia.svg  Indonesia 310236−33
5 F Flag of Oman.svg  Oman 302123−12
6 A Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg  China 302101−12
Source: AFC

Knockout stage

Round of 16

Iraq  Flag of Iraq.svg 2–3 Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan
Report
Attendance: 35,814

Quarter-finals

Tajikistan  Flag of Tajikistan.svg 0–1 Flag of Jordan.svg  Jordan
Report
Attendance: 35,530
Referee: Fu Ming (China)

Semi-finals

Jordan  Flag of Jordan.svg 2–0 Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Report
Attendance: 42,850

Final

Jordan  Flag of Jordan.svg 1–3 Flag of Qatar.svg  Qatar
Al-Naimat Soccerball shade.svg67' Report Afif Soccerball shade.svg22' (pen.), 73' (pen.), 90+5' (pen.)
Attendance: 86,492
Referee: Ma Ning (China) [4]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Form and head to head stats - Japan vs Jordan". skysports.com. Sky Sports. 20 January 2015. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  3. ↑ "Jordan drawn alongside Australia for 2019 Asian Cup". jordantimes.com. The Jordan News. 5 May 2018. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
  4. ↑ "AFC Asian Cup Qatar™ 2023 Match Officials - Final 10 February" (PDF). Asian Football Confederation. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
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