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Iraq qualifies for Paris Olympics men’s soccer tournament with win over Indonesia at U23 Asian Cup

May. 02, 2024 15:23 PM EDT

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Iraq qualified for the men’s soccer tournament at the Paris Olympics with a 2-1 win over Indonesia in the third-place playoff at the Under-23 Asian Cup on Thursday. Ali Jasim's extra-time winner means Iraq takes Asia’s third automatic place at the Olympics....

Uzbekistan and Japan qualify for men's Olympic soccer by reaching U23 Asian Cup final

Apr. 29, 2024 22:05 PM EDT

Uzbekistan qualified for men's Olympic soccer after years of near-misses by reaching the Under-23 Asian Cup final. The Uzbeks beat Indonesia 2-0 in the semifinals on Monday in Doha, Qatar, and will face Japan for the title on Friday. Japan secured an eighth consecutive...