Soccer-All or nothing for debutants Tajikistan against UAE in Asian Cup last 16


DOHA (Reuters) - Reaching the knockout stage of the Asian Cup on their tournament debut was a "sensational success" for Tajikistan and the team will look to write more history when they take on United Arab Emirates in the last 16, coach Petar Segrt said on Saturday.

Tajikistan's stoppage-time victory over Lebanon in their final group game saw them move into the last 16 when they finished second in the group, sparking wild celebrations from the players of the central Asian side.

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