The group stage of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup came to a thrilling conclusion on Thursday, paving the way for the remaining 16 teams to embark on their quest for glory in the knockout phase.
Anticipation is soaring as the knockout phase kicks off this Sunday, with an electrifying clash between Indonesia and the 2015 champions, Australia. The winner of this encounter will advance to the quarter-finals, where they’ll face a formidable challenge against either South Korea or Saudi Arabia.
For South Korea, the road to the final appears to be a daunting one. Led by the dynamic Son Heung-min, the team faces the prospect of a challenging semi-final, with Iran emerging as their potential opponents based on an impressive display in the group stage, winning all three of their matches.
The other half of the bracket features Japan and Qatar, two football powerhouses set to collide in the semi-finals if they progress past their quarter-final challenges. With both teams eyeing a coveted spot in the final, fans can expect an intense battle between Japan and Qatar as they vie for a chance to lift the prestigious AFC Asian Cup.
AFC Asian Cup Round of 16 Fixtures in Nepali and Indian Time
These are the Fixtures of the Asian Cup round of 16 in Nepal and India Time.
| Date | Match | Nepal Time | India Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 28 | Australia vs Indonesia | 5:15 pm | 5:00 pm |
| January 28 | Tajikistan vs United Arab Emirates | 9:45 pm | 9:40 pm |
| January 29 | Iraq vs Jordan | 5:15 pm | 5:00 pm |
| January 29 | Qatar vs Palestine | 9:45 pm | 9:40 pm |
| January 30 | Uzbekistan vs Thailand | 5:15 pm | 5:00 pm |
| January 30 | Saudi Arabia vs South Korea | 9:45 pm | 9:40 pm |
| January 31 | Bahrain vs Japan | 5:15 pm | 5:00 pm |
| January 31 | Iran vs Syria | 9:45 pm | 9:40 pm |
