INTERVIEW: Professor David Rowe on Palestinian team's hope of reaching Asian Cup knockouts

Members of the Palestinian team clap their hands in thanks and acknowledgment of supporters in the crowd.

Members of the Palestinian team acknowledge the applause from their supporters at the end of the Asian Cup game against the UAE on 18 January. Source: AAP / Thanassis Stavrakis

The performance of the Palestinian team at the Asian Cup is being watched closely as the players aim to make history by reaching the knockouts for the first time.


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Palestinian coach Makram Daboub says the team's objective is to make history by reaching the Asian Cup knockout stage for the first time when play against Hong Kong on Tuesday local time.

Palestinian players have lost family in the war in Gaza and their training in the lead-up to the tournament has been impacted by safety concerns.

Emeritus Professor David Rowe spoke with Biwa Kwan about how the war in Gaza has impacted what's been happening at the Asian Cup.

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