When the Saudi Arabian and Qatar football team meet at AFC Asian Cup 2019 to decide who tops the Group E, football may take a backseat as political tensions between the two, threaten to take over! If you are wondering when and where to watch the online streaming and live telecast of the Asian Cup 2019 match, then you can find the details here.

Both Saudi Arabia and Qatar are involved in a bitter feud that has seen them ignore each other’s mere existence for the past two years. Both teams have denied that there will be any animosity in the stadium when they take on each other, but it is hard to believe that considering the era of blockade those players have been in. AFC Asian Cup 2019 Schedule in PDF: Download Asia Cup Football Full Timetable in IST With Fixtures, Matches, Team and Venue Details.

Yasser Shahrani is still not available for Saudi Arabia despite vast improvements in his rehabilitation. Fahad Al-Muwallad has got two goals in the tournament and contributed heavily in each of the wins against North Korea and Lebanon.

The striker would love to see his goalscoring form continue. Abdullah Otayf in a sweeper position has gone about his work without much fuss. His game may not get the plaudits but is a crucial player for the Green Falcons. AFC Asian Cup 2019 Points Table: Latest Group-Wise Team Standings of 17th Edition of Men’s Football Championship Tournament of Asia.

Qatar coach Felix Sanchez may have been overjoyed by his team’s 6-0 win over North Korea but tonight’s opposition Saudi Arabia presents a formidable challenge. They will likely play a 4-4-2 formation with Almoez Ali and Ali Afif as the two men up front.

Almoez Ali has scored five times for Qatar so far and is the leading goal scorer in the tournament. He has also found the back of the net eleven times in his last eight appearances which is a testament to his fine form. Saudi Arabia cannot afford to give any space to the young forward else he will make them pay.

Saudi Arabia and Qatar are both quality sides, and it is tough to predict who will come out on top. Regarding playing crunch matches, Saudi Arabia has the experience of playing in a World Cup so they will be better equipped than their rivals.

When is Saudi Arabia vs Qatar, AFC Asian Cup 2019 Football Match? Know the Date, Time and Venue Details

The last match of the night, on January 17, will see Saudi Arabia clashing against Qatar on Thursday. The event will begin at 9.30 PM (IST) and is scheduled to be played at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Where to Watch the Live Telecast of Saudi Arabia vs Qatar, AFC Asian Cup 2019 Football Match?

The Star Sports Network holds the official broadcasting rights of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 in India. The fans can see the live match telecast of Saudi Arabia vs Qatar on Star Sports' channels. For the fans living in south-east Asian regions and Australia, they will be able to see it on Fox Sports Network channels.

How to Watch the Free Live Streaming Online and Football Score Updates of Saudi Arabia vs Qatar, AFC Asian Cup 2019 Football Match?

Since Star Sports Network holds the official broadcasting rights of 2019 AFC Asian Cup in India, the viewers can see the match via Star Sports' live streaming service, i.e. Hotstar.

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