Qatar, the host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, has some of the most important football games in their history unfold in the next few years. The Asian Cup will be followed by the 2019 Copa America where they have been invited to play. If you are looking for the live telecast and online streaming information about the Asia Cup 2019 match, then you can find the details here.
For a young squad inherited by Spanish coach Felix Sanchez Bas, the games in UAE will be crucial as they get accustomed to playing at the top level. First, up for them is Lebanon who will play their first Asian Cup game in nineteen years.
Politics and sectarianism have had a significant impact on Lebanese football, and they will look to break free form those shackles when they play their group games in UAE.
Hassan Al-Haydos with 92 caps is the most experienced player for Qatar and having played alongside Spanish legend Xavi Hernandez at Al Sadd; the veteran midfielder will undoubtedly have learned a lot. The striking department has Ismaeel Mohammad as the principal forward with Ahmed Alaaeldin as his deputy.
The duo has a combined tally of 3 goals which is not good enough at the international level. But Qatar is an upcoming team with the players generally lacking quality and experience. Their recent win over Switzerland is bears testimony to the fact they are not only wealthy but can play decent football too.
Lebanon football team has gone stark changes in the footballing infrastructure in the last few years, and their qualification for the Asian Cup 2019 has been revered back home. State-run broadcaster Tele Liban has agreed to broadcast the team’s game in UAE despite financial troubles about licenses.
Skipper Hassan Maatouk along with youngster Hilal El Helwe are two of the most prominent players in the team regarding talent. El Helwe has the experience of playing in German football which will come in handy.
Qatar are overwhelming favourites for the tie, and they will need the win to pull away some of the world’s attention from the charges of corruption and negativity surrounding football in their country.
When is Qatar vs Lebanon, AFC Asian Cup 2019 Football Match? Know the Date, Time and Venue Details
The hosts of World Cup 2022, Qatar, will lock horns with Lebanon in AFC Asian Cup 2019 on January 9, i.e. Wednesday. The game is scheduled to start at 9.30 pm (IST). The competition will take place at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Where to Watch the Live Telecast of Qatar vs Lebanon, AFC Asian Cup 2019 Football Match?
Star Sports Network is the official broadcaster of AFC Asian Cup 2019 in India. The fans in India will be able to watch the live action on Star Sports' channels. Also, the viewers in the Southeast Asian regions and Australia can watch the football match on FOX Sports Network.
How to Watch the Free Live Streaming Online of Qatar vs Lebanon, AFC Asian Cup 2019 Football Match?
If the viewers want to watch it via online streaming, then that option is available too. The AFC Asian Cup 2019 match between Qatar and Lebanon can be seen live on Star Sports' live streaming service, i.e. Hotstar, by clicking here.
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