Thailand fight back to beat Iraq

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

Thailand fight back to beat Iraq

Bangkok: Therdsak Charoenphong’s dramatic late winner saw hosts Thailand defeat Iraq 3-2 on Wednesday to book a semi-final meeting with Tajikistan at AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 and qualify for the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup, which will take place in Uzbekistan this September.

Goals from Salim Al Husaynat and Tareq Sulaiman put Iraq in a strong position early on before Alongkorn Janphon responded in the final moments of the first half to reduce the deficit at half-time.
 
Alongkorn’s equaliser after the restart set-up a grandstand finish and Therdsak’s winner with just over a minute remaining saw Thailand take their place in the final four of the continental competition and ensured participation in the FIFA Futsal World Cup for the seventh time in a row.
 
Iraq will need to wait for the result of the last quarter-final tie between Uzbekistan and Vietnam to find out if their time at the tournament has ended or will be extended to Friday’s play-off semi-finals.

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No pressure on Indonesia says Rizky, Byun warns Korea Republic against complacency

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

No pressure on Indonesia says Rizky, Byun warns Korea Republic against complacency

Doha: Indonesia will go in search of more history on Thursday when they take on Korea Republic in the quarter-finals of the  AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™.

The Southeast Asians have enjoyed a dream run on their tournament debut so far by recovering impressively from defeat in their opening match to clinch two straight wins in a row in Group A.
 
A gritty 1-0 success over Australia was followed by a dominant 4-1 triumph against Jordan that sealed their place in the last eight and captain Rizky Ridho asserted that the team is not feeling weighed down by expectations ahead of another big match.

Late goals send Mariners into final

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Late goals send Mariners into final

Gosford: Australia’s Central Coast Mariners are through to the final of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 after defeating FK Abdysh-Ata Kant of Kyrgyz Republic 3-0 in the second leg of the Inter-Zone final on Wednesday.

After a goalless first half at Central Coast Stadium, Miguel Di Pizio found the breakthrough for the hosts in the 78th minute before a goal from Mikael Doka and a second from Di Pizio sealed their 4-1 aggregate win and booked the title clash with Lebanon’s Al Ahed FC on May 5.

IR Iran turn on the power

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

IR Iran turn on the power

Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran booked their place in the semi-finals of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 after defeating Kyrgyz Republic 6-1 in their last eight tie at the Bangkok Arena on Wednesday.

The win meant the 12-time champions also punched their ticket to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024, with a meeting against Uzbekisttan or Vietnam in Friday’s semi-finals.

Kyrgyz Republic, meanwhile, will need to wait for the outcome of the day’s last quarter-final between Uzbekistan and Vietnam to learn whether their campaign has concluded, or they will return to action in Friday’s playoffs.

Tajikistan edge Afghanistan to create history

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Tajikistan edge Afghanistan to create history

Bangkok: Fayzali Sardorov’s extra-time winner saw Tajikistan edge out Afghanistan 2-1 in Wednesday’s AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 quarter-final to secure a place in the semi-finals for the first time and qualification for a maiden FIFA Futsal World Cup.

Afghanistan, meanwhile, will need to wait for the outcome of the day’s last quarter-final tie between Uzbekistan and Vietnam to learn whether their campaign has concluded, or they will return to action in Friday’s play-off semi-finals.

#AFCU23 Vote for your best goal of the group stage

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

#AFCU23 Vote for your best goal of the group stage

Doha: Spectacular goals lit up the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ group stage with the tournament heading into the business end with not only the coveted trophy at stake but also places in the Paris Olympics 2024.

Ahead of what will surely be exciting quarter-final ties, the-AFC.com invites you - the fans - to pick your favourite goal from an action-packed group stage.

Eisa proud to have helped Al Ain advance

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Eisa proud to have helped Al Ain advance

Riyadh: Goalkeeper Khaled Eisa was thrilled to have played a major role in Al Ain securing passage to the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 final on Tuesday.

The captain had to be at his best as Al Ain limited Al Hilal SFC to a 2-1 win in the return leg of their semi-final with the United Arab Emirates side advancing 5-4 on aggregate.

Melki: Al Ahed worked really hard for the victory

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Melki: Al Ahed worked really hard for the victory

Muscat: George Melki hailed his teammates after Al Ahed booked their place in the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 final at Al Nahda's expense on Tuesday.

Leading 1-0 after the first leg, Lebanon's Al Ahed found themselves pegged back by Omer Al Malki's equaliser.
 
Lee Erwin, however, scored twice after coming off the bench with Walter Bwalya's late goal proving to be a mere consolation as 2019 AFC Cup winners Al Ahed advanced 3-2 on aggregate.

Kapadze lauds Uzbekistan’s collective effort; Vietnam’s Hoang promises improvement

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Kapadze lauds Uzbekistan’s collective effort; Vietnam’s Hoang promises improvement

Doha: Head coach Timur Kapadze praised Uzbekistan for their collective effort in their impressive 3-0 victory over Vietnam which secured them top spot in Group C of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™. 

The 2018 champions were rampant in Tuesday’s encounter, scoring all the goals in the first half to end their group campaign with three wins.