Jordan U23 Clinches Quarterfinal Bid behind Ali Al-Azayzeh's Goal
12 January 2026
Match Outcome
Jordan’s Under-23 national team advanced to the AFC U23 Asian Cup quarterfinals in Saudi Arabia with a 1-0 victory over Kyrgyzstan on Monday evening.
Key Moment
The decisive goal came from Ali Al-Azayzeh in the 32nd minute, a well-placed strike that kept Jordan in control and set a tense tone for the closing minutes.
Coach Omar Najhi shuffled the lineup in the final quarter-hour, adding Abdullah Al-Manayzah, Arifat Al-Hajj, and Khaldoun Sabrah to inject energy and fresh ideas.
Group Standings & Aftermath
Jordan now has six points and sits second in Group A, behind Vietnam, which has three wins from three matches.
Jordan’s prior round featured a dramatic 3-2 win over Saudi Arabia after an opening loss to Vietnam, leaving Saudi Arabia eliminated after finishing third with three points.
Kyrgyzstan remains at the bottom with zero points and no late heroics in sight.
Punchline 1: If that goal was a battle, Ali just captured the flag and waved it in the 32nd minute.
Punchline 2: They say victory comes to those who show up—these Jordan kids showed up, showed out, and probably filed for overtime on the ride home.
