Asian Cup roundup: Saudi Arabia break down nine-man Kyrgyzstan to advance

* Roberto Mancini secures last-16 place with 2-0 victory
* Thailand draw 0-0 with Oman in other Group F match




Saudi Arabia have qualified for the Asian Cup knockout stages in Qatar after they beat nine-man Kyrgyzstan 2-0 in their second Group F game on Sunday.

Two Kyrgyz players were sent off for reckless fouls as Mohamed Kanno and Faisal Al-Ghamdi found the net in each half at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium in Al-Rayyan. Saudi Arabia sit top of the group with six points, two ahead of Thailand who drew 0-0 with Oman in Sunday’s earlier game. Continue reading...