Group D: Saudi Arabia stun Japan

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

Group D: Saudi Arabia stun Japan

Kuwait City: Saudi Arabia pulled off a sensational upset by edging Japan 2-1 in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group B opener on Tuesday. 

The Saudis fought back from a goal down to take the lead in the first half and then held on strong to secure the three points. 

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Group D: Vietnam too strong for Korea Republic

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

Group D: Vietnam too strong for Korea Republic

Kuwait City:  Vietnam produced their best to defeat Korea Republic 5-1 in Group D of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Wednesday.

The Southeast Asian side overcame conceding early to get a headstart in the race for a place in the quarter-finals.

Altawail: First win was a special moment with Kuwait fans

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

Altawail: First win was a special moment with Kuwait fans

Kuwait City: Player of the match Abdulrahman Altawail admitted that the sound of the referee’s whistle at the start of Tuesday’s AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group A encounter against Oman reduced him to tears.

Kuwait, who were making their first appearance in the competition since their fourth place finish in 2014, marked their return with a 7-2 win over newcomers Oman in front of their fans at Saad Al Abdullah Hall.

Da Silva impressed with Bahrain’s fighting spirit

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

Da Silva impressed with Bahrain’s fighting spirit

Kuwait City: Head coach Marcelino da Silva was immensely impressed with his Bahrain side’s fighting spirit despite falling to a 4-3 defeat against Tajikistan in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group B opener on Tuesday. 

After the first half ended 1-1, Tajikistan came out firing on all cylinders to score three more with Bahrain's fightback coming too late.

Jetsada credits collective effort for Thailand victory, Alsharieh optimistic Iraq will bounce back

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

Jetsada credits collective effort for Thailand victory, Alsharieh optimistic Iraq will bounce back

Kuwait City: Thailand’s Jetsada Chudech paid tribute to his team following a thrilling 3-2 win over Iraq in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group A opener at the Saad Al Abdullah Hall on Wednesday.

Tareq Zeyad and Mustafa Ihsan gave Iraq a two-goal cushion going into the break before Thailand produced a remarkable fightback with Worasak Srirangpirot, Sarawut Phalaphruek and Jetsada scoring to claim the three points.

We did everything our coach told us to do, says Uzbekistan’s Rakhmatov

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

We did everything our coach told us to do, says Uzbekistan’s Rakhmatov

Kuwait City: Uzbekistan’s impressive win over Turkmenistan in their opening AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group B tie was a result of following head coach Bakhodir Akhmedov’s instructions to the tee, said Dilshod Rakhmatov.

Rakhmatov was among six players to find the back of the net as Uzbekistan emerged 8-0 winners to top Group B at the end of Matchday One, with the 33-year-old’s playmaking ability seeing him named the match MVP.