Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Ho Chi Minh City: Having amassed virtually every accolade in Asian futsal, Islamic Republic of Iran’s Ahmad Esmaeilpour is arguably one of the most recognisable faces in the game.
The 28-year-old elevated his continental calibre to world stardom when he added the FIFA Futsal World Cup Bronze Ball award to his glistening trophy cabinet.
Eight months later, from Colombia to Vietnam, Sanaye Giti Pasand’s No.10 still possesses the same steeling focus and determination, as he grabbed a brace to steer his side to a 4-2 victory over Qatar’s Al Rayyan in the 2017 AFC Futsal Club Championship Vietnam semi-finals on Friday.
“It was not an easy match. Some people might say we are favourites but the level of competition is improving every single year, which means it gets harder every year. But for me, I welcome this challenge. Success never comes easy. I know I have to work hard to be at my best every single time.”
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