Uri Levy (@Levyninho) run the popular football blog BabaGol (@babagol_), which covers football and politics focusing on the Middle East
Iran will now face China in the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup 2019.
A 2-0 win against Saudi Arabia put Qatar to the top of the qualifying group.
The energy on display between the old rivals showed Asia's real football is played in Mesopotamia and Persia.
Syria drops out of the tournament, and Palestine are left clinging on, waiting on today's results.
The Emirates hosted Thailand's 'War Elephants' at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium in Al-Ain on Monday, taking a draw while Bahrain beats India 1-0.
The 6-0 victory over North Korea seals Qatar's place in the next round of the tournament.
The Asian Cup group stage is advancing, with a day with plenty of Middle Eastern football action.
Neighbours Jordan and Syria clashed on Thursday, with high-anticipation from supporters of both sides.
Australia makes a dominating comeback after Jordan loss with a 3-0 win over Palestine.
The final day of the Asian Cup group stage first round saw three Middle Eastern teams in action. Oman played against Uzbekistan, and Qatar played Lebanon
