Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Pattaya: Japan came from two goals down to secure a place in the AFC Beach Soccer Championship Thailand 2019 semi-finals, after earning a stunning 3-2 extra time win against defending champions Islamic Republic of Iran on Thursday.
A 38th minute free-kick from Takuya Akaguma decided what was a sensational, see-sawing match, after the Continental heavyweights were locked at 2-2 at the end of regulation time.
The loss comes as a crushing blow to Iran, who will miss the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup after having qualified for seven of the last eight editions, and finishing third in 2017.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Pattaya: Oman became the first side to book a place in the AFC Beach Soccer Championship Thailand 2019 semi-finals, after they defeated Bahrain 5-3 in a close-fought quarter-final on Thursday.
Two goals from Khalid Al Oraimi, both scored at crucial times, were the key to victory for Oman, who are now one win away from both the competition's final and a place in the 2019 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Paraguay.
Oman will now meet UAE in Friday's semi-final, while Bahrain's brave defeat eliminates them from the competition, and ends their hopes of returning to the global Finals after a 10-year absence.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Pattaya: Japan sealed top spot in their section, scoring several spectacular goals in a 6-2 win against Bahrain on the final day of group play at the AFC Beach Soccer Championship Thailand 2019..
The result means Japan are set for a showdown with defending champions Islamic Republic of Iran in Thursday's quarter-finals, while Bahrain will face unbeaten Group D winners Oman.
Ozu Moreira and Masanori Okuyama scored twice each, with Ozu joining teammate Shusei Yamuichi at the top of the tournament scoring charts with six goals in three matches.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Pattaya: Oman confirmed themselves as Group D winners, and inflicted the first blemish to defending champion Islamic Republic of Iran's campaign, with a 4-3 win in a high-quality AFC Beach Soccer Championship Thailand 2019 clash on Tuesday.
The result means Talib Hilal's side will face Bahrain in Thursday's quarter-finals, while Iran are set for a blockbuster, win-or-go-home clash against FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup regulars Japan.
The tie had been locked at 2-2 deep into the final period, but late goals to Sami Al Bulushi and Yahya Al Arami scored crucial late goals to give Oman what proved an insurmountable lead