The upcoming battle for the title will be an exciting showdown between Qatar and Jordan. In terms of geography and time, Qatar seems to have the upper hand, and is expected to renew its glory. However, the overall strength of the Jordanian team should not be underestimated, especially the tacit cooperation between its front-line players, impressive. Looking back at the game in which they eliminated South Korea, they went all the way through and suppressed South Korea, which undoubtedly highlights the power gap between the two teams.
As the Asian Cup draws to a close, cold streaks are emerging. Japan's unexpected exit from the tournament left the quarterfinals without the traditional powerhouses of Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Australia. The cold finish in the semifinals has cast a shadow over Qatar's chances of winning the final. In my opinion, the possibility of Jordan's come-from-behind win should not be underestimated. Referee Manning's rigorous style of play also makes one believe that he won't be biased in favor of Qatar, who are playing at home.
