From 12th January, it hasn’t been business as usual in the Asian Continent.
Staged in 2022 world cup centre, 6 groups were formed to claim the 1956 found treasure.
The 4 times Champions Japan went to the tournament as favourites but packed early in the Quarter Finals after a 2-1 defeat against Iran.
In a 3-2 victory the hosts matched into the finals to square it out with Jordan who beat Tottenham Hotspur star Min Son side 2 goals to zero.
Jordan were looking to take the trophy for the first time while Qatar eyed a 2nd.
Lusail stadium today hosted the clash with Akram Afif scoring first and only hattrick of the tournament. Jordan got their goal through Yazan Naimat on the 67th minute.
Minutes 22′,73′ and 95′ penalty goals from Afif were enough for the hosts .
Kenyans react as Qatar brings Asia to a standstill.
By. Ohuru Stephenson
SPORTS CORNER 
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