The quarterfinals of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 promise to be a hotly-contested affair and one of the games to watch out for tonight features China taking on Iran.
The round-of-16 phase of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 is done and dusted with and we are all set for the commencement of the quarter-finals of the continental showpiece.
China were able to come away with a win against Thailand, but not after an almighty scare, and manager Marcello Lippi has some thinking to do ahead of this one. As for Iran, they have looked slightly more comfortable, but know they need to keep their foot on the gas.
Top two teams from each group and the four best third-placed sides in the group stage of the competition have made it to the knockouts out of which eight winning teams will compete further for the championship.
When and where will the China Vs Iran, AFC Asian Cup 2019, Quarter-finals take place?
Quarter-final, China vs Iran, AFC Asian Cup 2019 match will start at 09:30 PM IST on January 24 at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
Which channel will telecast China Vs Iran, AFC Asian Cup 2019 match?
China vs Iran, AFC Asian Cup 2019 match will be broadcasted on Star Sports.
How to Watch the live streaming of the China Vs Iran, AFC Asian Cup 2019 online?
The live online streaming of China Vs Iran, AFC Asian Cup 2019 will be available in India on Hotstar web with the subscription, while the game can be streamed for free on mobile app of Hotstar.
Expected XI for both teams:
CHINA PR (5-3-2):
Goalkeeper: Yan Junling
Defenders: Liu Yang, Shi Ke, Feng Xiaoting, Zhang Linpeng, Zhang Chengdong
Midfielders: Yu Dabao, Chi Zhongguo, Wu Xi
Forward: Wu Lei, Gao Lin
Iran (4-1-2-3/4-1-4-1):
Goalkeeper: Alireza Beiranvand
Defenders: Ehsan Hajsafi, Morteza Pouraliganji, Majid Hosseini, Ramin Rezaeian
Midfielders: Omar Ebrahimi; Ashkan Dejagah, Vahid Amiri
Forwards: Saman Ghoddos, Karim Ansarifard, Alireza Jahanbaksh
