Preview - QF: Thailand v Tajikistan

Mon, 03 Oct, 2022

Preview - QF: Thailand v Tajikistan

Kuwait City: Thailand and Tajikistan are ready for an exciting showdown when they meet in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 quarter-finals at the Saad Al Abdullah Hall on Tuesday.

Thailand, runners-up in 2008 and 2012, will face a Tajikistan side buoyant after ending a 15-year wait to make a reappearance in the quarter-finals.

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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.

Vakhidov proud to end Tajikistan’s 15-year wait

Sun, 02 Oct, 2022

Vakhidov proud to end Tajikistan’s 15-year wait

Kuwait City: Head coach Pairav Vakhiodv praised his Tajikistan players for their hard work which resulted in them reaching the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ knockout stage for the first time since 2007. 

Tajikistan had to survive a late Turkmenistan revival in their final Group B tie before winning 8-5 to advance to the quarter-finals as the runners-up behind Uzbekistan. 

Uzbekistan want to go all the way, says Akhmedov

Sun, 02 Oct, 2022

Uzbekistan want to go all the way, says Akhmedov

Kuwait City: Uzbekistan completed their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group D campaign with a perfect record of three victories, and head coach Bakhodir Akhmedov has challenged his players to maintain their winning streak in their bid to lift their first-ever title. 

Five players found the back of the net in Saturday's 6-1 win over Bahrain as Uzbekistan advanced to the quarter-finals for the 14th consecutive time.  

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.

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.