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Saudi Arabia 0 Qatar 2: In-form Ali bags brace as Qatar top group

The 2019 Asian Cup's top scorer Almoez Ali struck twice to ensure Qatar finished top of Group E, three points ahead of Saudi Arabia.

Almoez Ali took his Asian Cup tally to seven goals in three games with a brace in a 2-0 win that ensured Qatar topped Group E ahead of Saudi Arabia.

The tournament's top scorer found the net in each half as Qatar made it three wins from three in this year's tournament, setting up a last-16 tie with Iraq.

Ali's first came in first-half stoppage time, not long after team-mate Hasan Al Haydos' penalty had been saved, and Qatar's in-form striker headed home 10 minutes from time to make sure they finished top in the group stage for the first time in their history.