Preview - QF: IR Iran v Vietnam

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

Preview - QF: IR Iran v Vietnam

Kuwait City: Diego Giustozzi is confident his Vietnam side can pull off an upset when they face defending champions Islamic Republic of Iran in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 quarter-finals on Tuesday. 

Giustozzi led Argentina to their first-ever FIFA Futsal World Cup title in 2016, and believes he can help Vietnam overcome 12-time AFC Futsal Asian Cup champions Iran at the Saad Al Abdullah Hall. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup/video/acfutsal2022_-_group_d_|_saudi_arabia_1_-_3_vietnam.html

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup/video/acfutsal2022_-__group_c_|_islamic_republic_of_iran_9_-_0_lebanon.html

Shamsaee: Special bond in Iran squad makes us hard to beat

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

Shamsaee: Special bond in Iran squad makes us hard to beat

Kuwait City: Head coach Vahid Shamsaee said the good relationship within the Islamic Republic of Iran squad makes them a very hard team to defeat in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022.

The defending champions completed their Group C campaign with a 9-0 win over Lebanon on Sunday, advancing to a quarter-final against Vietnam with a 100 percent record.

Syauqi credits collective effort for Indonesia’s historic achievement

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

Syauqi credits collective effort for Indonesia’s historic achievement

Kuwait City: Syauqi Saud says teamwork helped Indonesia reach the quarter-finals for the first time after defeating Chinese Taipei 4-1 in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group C tie on Sunday.

Indonesia finished second in the standings, behind Islamic Republic of Iran, to set up a tough quarter-final against Japan.

Japan’s Shimizu confident of reaching final

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

Japan’s Shimizu confident of reaching final

Kuwait City: Kazuya Shimizu stole the spotlight after scoring twice as Japan defeated Vietnam 2-0 to book their 16th AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ quarter-final appearance on Sunday.

Having made his senior team debut in 2018, when Japan made it to the AFC Futsal Asian Cup final, the 25-year-old is determined to go all the way after the three-time champions finished top of Group D. 

Saudi Arabia exit with heads held high; Korea Republic to learn from defeats

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

Saudi Arabia exit with heads held high; Korea Republic to learn from defeats

Kuwait City: Andreu Plaza was immensely proud of his Saudi Arabia side despite bowing out of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Sunday. 

Saudi Arabia opened their Group D campaign with a famous 2-1 win over three-time champions Japan, before losing 3-1 to Vietnam on Matchday Two, and ended their campaign on a high note after defeating Korea Republic 4-0. 

Despite their impressive performance in their second appearance in the tournament, it was still not enough to see Saudi Arabia through as they finished third in the standings, behind Japan and Vietnam, with all three teams on six points. 

Camara Sobral happy with determined Kuwait; Alsharieh rues missed opportunity

Sun, 02 Oct, 2022

Camara Sobral happy with determined Kuwait; Alsharieh rues missed opportunity

Kuwait CIty: Head coach Ricardo Camara Sobral admitted Kuwait needed a little bit of luck to reach the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 quarter-finals after their 2-2 draw against Iraq on Saturday.

Kuwait took an early lead but were left trailing with Iraq netting two goals before the home side levelled the tie to secure their passage into the knockout stage.

The result meant Kuwait advanced behind group winners Thailand and will face Group B winners Uzbekistan next.

Patient game was Thailand’s secret weapon, says Narongsak

Sun, 02 Oct, 2022

Patient game was Thailand’s secret weapon, says Narongsak

Kuwait City: Narongsak Wingwon said Thailand's patient game gave them the edge to defeat Oman 6-1 in their final AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group A fixture on Saturday.

Despite the scoreline, Thailand were made to work hard for their six goals at the Saad Al Abdullah Hall by a determined Oman side, who were looking to sign off with the first win of their campaign.