Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bangkok: Chinese Taipei confirmed their place in the AFC Women’s Futsal Championship quarter-finals with a 6-1 win over eliminated Bangladesh at Huamark Indoor Stadium on Sunday.
Chang Yao-ming’s side had too much class for their young opponents, scoring four first half goals in a win which sets up a last eight clash against the winners of Group A at the same venue on Wednesday.
With their progression to the second round looking likely going into the match, Chinese Taipei made a dream start when Bangladesh goalkeeper Rupna Chakma deflected Chung Yi-hsuan’s cross into her own net in the first minute.
They doubled the lead two minutes later when Lin Ya-hui was given far too much time and space, and took full advantage by slamming ball into the roof of the net from five metres.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bangkok: Japan and China PR will go to head to head for top spot in Group C, while Lebanon and Bahrain will look to end their respective campaigns on a positive note on Matchday Three at the AFC Women’s Futsal Championship on Monday.
JAPAN v CHINA PR
China PR were tested at times by Bahrain on Matchday One, but delivered an excellent performance to defeat Lebanon 6-0 on Saturday, in a result that secured their appearance in the knockout stage.
They can now win Group C, and avoid a quarter-final against Islamic Republic of Iran, if they are able to surprise 2015 finalists and East Asian rivals Japan, but Chinese captain Wang Ting said she doesn’t mind who she plays.
“We don’t think too much about who our opponent will be, we think about our own team. We will always try our best but we focus on ourselves,” she said.
“We didn’t think we could get six goals (against Lebanon) but we did it, so I believe anything is possible and we will give our all.”
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bangkok: Both Uzbekistan and Islamic Republic of Iran have already secured their place in Wednesday’s quarter finals but, with finishing top of Group D potentially crucial, both sides will be aiming for a win on Matchday Three.
ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN v UZBEKISTAN
Uzbekistan’s 3-1 win over Turkmenistan was cause for celebration for Avaz Maksumov’s side, as they secured safe passage to the knockout stage, but the head coach will surely rue the chaotic series of events that occurred in the final moments.
With goalkeeper Laylo Tilovova already having been shown a red card in the first half, replacement shot-stopper Maftna Jonimqulova was disastrously also given her marching orders for handling the ball outside the penalty area just two seconds before full time.
It means Uzbekistan must now face reigning champions Iran, who scored 14 goals in their first match, without their top two goalkeepers, and Maksumov conceded he may need to alter his approach.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bangkok: In their first appearance at the AFC Women’s Futsal Championship, Lebanon has unearthed a player of impressive quality, but Rayane Rachid’s ability on the court only tells part of her story.
In two matches in Bangkok, she has scored her country’s first ever goal on the continental stage, earned admirers with her skill on the ball and come in for special praise from head coach Maroun El Khoury.
In a tournament where many players have experience on the football pitch as well as the futsal court, Rachid has the distinction of having also played for the Lebanese national team in handball, making her a triple international at the age of the 23.
“Handball was a new experience for me,” said Rachid, who works as a teacher.
“This year was the first cup in Lebanon and we also had the West Asian Championship (in Jordan in February).
“We went and did very well considering we had just started. I like it, but I prefer futsal and football.”