The Yemen National Team secured their place in the 2027 Asia Cup finals by defeating Lebanon 2-0 in a rescheduled match held in Doha. The match marked the conclusion of the qualification journey for both teams.
Naser Muhammedo unlocked the game, scoring in the 62nd minute to put Yemen ahead and shift the pressure onto their opponents.
In the final moments of the match, Yemen scored a second goal, extending their lead. This goal came in the last minute of regular time and sealed the result.
Finished at the Top of the Group
With this victory, Yemen topped their qualifying group with 14 points, while Lebanon finished with 13 points.
A draw would have been enough for Lebanon, but Yemen’s win maintained their points advantage and secured their spot in the tournament.
New Group Announced
Yemen will compete in Group E at the 2027 Asia Cup, alongside South Korea, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.
The result in Doha brought a happy end to Yemen’s qualification campaign, while ending Lebanon’s hopes for the tournament.