Group D: Palestine 0-5 Kuwait

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

Group D: Palestine 0-5 Kuwait

Pattaya: Kuwait turned the formbook upside down when they defeated 2019 semi-finalists Palestine 5-0 in their first Group D match at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Friday.

Kuwait, who failed to make it past the group stage in the last three editions, can now build a solid foundation to progress further when they meet Oman in their next match.  

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Group D: Oman 7-0 Kyrgyz Republic

Sun, 19 Mar, 2023

Group D: Oman 7-0 Kyrgyz Republic

Pattaya: Oman were at their best as they kicked off their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group D campaign with a 7-0 win over Kyrgyz Republic on Friday.

The emphatic win puts the 2015 champions on the right path towards launching an assault for the 2023 crown.

Group C: Japan 7-0 Indonesia

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

Group C: Japan 7-0 Indonesia

Pattaya: Defending champions Japan strolled to a 7-0 win over Indonesia in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group C opener on Friday.

The three-time winners will now look to cement their position when they face China PR on Sunday.

Group C: Lebanon 1-4 China PR

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

Group C: Lebanon 1-4 China PR

Pattaya: China PR avenged their 2019 group stage defeat to Lebanon when they beat the West Asians 4-1 in their opening AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group C match on Friday.

The East Asians, who lost 5-3 to Lebanon in the last edition, will now look to go one better than their group stage exit in Pattaya in 2019. 

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia eager for more after opening day high

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

Bahrain, Saudi Arabia eager for more after opening day high

Pattaya: Bahrain and Saudi Arabia want more after enjoying winnings starts in Group A of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Thursday.

Bahrain defeated Afghanistan 4-2 while Saudi Arabia upstaged hosts Thailand 3-2 at the .Jomtien Beach Arena. 

IR Iran, UAE lay early markers on title aspirations

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

IR Iran, UAE lay early markers on title aspirations

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran and United Arab Emirates kicked off their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group B campaigns with resounding wins as they lay early markers on the continental championship.

Iran cruised to a 14-5 victory over Malaysia while UAE scored four unanswered goals against Uzbekistan.

Preview - Final: Uzbekistan v Iraq

Sat, 18 Mar, 2023

Preview - Final: Uzbekistan v Iraq

Tashkent: Uzbekistan head coach Ravshan Khaydarov will make a late decision on whether to include striker Polutkhoja Kholdorkonov in his starting line-up for the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 final at Bunyodkor Stadium on Saturday.

The hosts take on five-time champions Iraq with question marks over the fitness of their first-choice forward, who limped off after 20 minutes of their semi-final win over Korea Republic on Wednesday evening.

Uzbekistan were unable to find a way past the Koreans during 90 minutes of normal time and 30 additional minutes, meaning Khaydarov’s side needed a second successive penalty shoot-out to progress after eliminating Australia in similar fashion in the quarter-finals.

Partisan fans not an issue for Talib, Rahmonaliyev calls for focus

Fri, 17 Mar, 2023

Partisan fans not an issue for Talib, Rahmonaliyev calls for focus

Tashkent: Defender Adam Talib will look to lead by example and shut out the fevered atmosphere at Bunyodkor Stadium on Saturday as Iraq take on Uzbekistan and the partisan home crowd in the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 final.

Another full house is expected for the tournament decider with the vast majority in the 34,000 crowd backing the hosts, increasing the challenge for Emad Mohammed and his team as they look to claim Iraq’s first title at this level since 2000.
 
The Iraqis, however, have already experienced the unique Bunyodkor Stadium atmosphere and Talib is confident that familiarity will allow him and his teammates to overcome the hostility to win the trophy.