The Palestinian national team achieved a significant victory, defeating Tajikistan 4-2 in a friendly match held in China. The match was part of an international tournament, and Palestine's win was fueled by goals from several players. The team's performance was impressive, with four goals scored against Tajikistan's two. This match was an important test for Palestine ahead of their participation in the Asian Cup in January 2027.
The match started with Tajikistan taking an early lead, but Palestine's أسد الحملاوي quickly equalized in the 21st minute. However, Tajikistan regained the lead in the 24th minute, only for الحملاوي to score again and level the score at 2-2 by halftime. The second half saw Palestine dominate, with علاء الدين حسن scoring the winning goal in the 46th minute.
Palestine's fourth goal was scored by عدي الدباغ in the 74th minute, sealing the win for his team. The match featured a strong lineup from Palestine, including four players from the Egyptian Premier League: حامد حمدان from Pyramids, آدم كايد from Zamalek, بدر موسى from Petrojet, and وجدي نبهان from Zed.
The Palestinian team started with عبد الهادي ياسين as goalkeeper, followed by وجدي نبهان, ميلاد تيرمانيني, إيميليو سابا, برايان دخيل, حامد حمدان, أيهم شحادة, آدم كايد, بدر موسى, أحمد القاق, and أسد حملاوي in the starting lineup. The team's bench included several other players, including three from the Egyptian Premier League: عميد صوافطة from Al-Mokawloon, خالد النبريصي from Ceramica Cleopatra, and عدي الدباغ from Zamalek.
This friendly match was an important milestone for Palestine as they prepare for the Asian Cup. The team is set to participate in the tournament in January 2027, and their performance against Tajikistan will provide valuable insights for the coaching staff. Palestine will be competing in Group A of the Asian Cup, alongside Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman.
عدي الدباغ's goal in this match took his tally to 19 international goals for Palestine. He had previously become the country's all-time leading scorer with 18 goals in a friendly match against New Zealand. The team's performance in this tournament will be crucial in their preparations for the Asian Cup.
The win over Tajikistan follows Palestine's 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their previous friendly match. With this victory, Palestine will look to build momentum as they head into the Asian Cup. The team's coach will be keen to assess the performance of his players and make necessary adjustments ahead of the tournament.
Key points
- Palestine secured a 4-2 win over Tajikistan in a friendly match held in China.
- عدي الدباغ scored his 19th international goal for Palestine in the match.
- Palestine will participate in the Asian Cup in January 2027, competing in Group A alongside Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Oman.
