TEHRAN, Feb. 06 (MNA) – Kuwaiti referee Ahmed Al-Ali was chosen to officiate the match between Iran and Qatar football teams in the semifinals of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup.

Iran and Qatar will compete at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Wednesday in the 2023 AFC Asian Cup semifinals.

The National Iranian football team, aka Team Melli, defeated Japan 2-1 to advance to the tournament's semifinals.

Previously, Iran beat Syria in the penalty shootout in the knockout stage.

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