Team effort powered IR Iran to semis, says captain Tayebi

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

Team effort powered IR Iran to semis, says captain Tayebi

Kuwait City: Captain Hossein Tayebi credited outstanding teamwork for powering Islamic Republic of Iran into the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 semi-finals. 

Tayebi, who starred with his second hat-trick of the tournament, was among six Iranian players on target in the 8-1 quarter-final win against Vietnam on Tuesday. 

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Shamsaee proud as IR Iran stay on course; Giustozzi vows Vietnam will improve

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

Shamsaee proud as IR Iran stay on course; Giustozzi vows Vietnam will improve

Kuwait City: Vahid Shamsaee was proud of his players for their exceptional performance in the 8-1 defeat of Vietnam as Islamic Republic of Iran advanced to their 16th consecutive AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ semi-finals on Tuesday. 

Iran continued their fine performance from the group stage, where they scored 24 goals, with another dominant display as they moved a step closer to a record-extending 13th title. 

Tajikistan were better than us, admits Thailand's Cesar Gago

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

Tajikistan were better than us, admits Thailand's Cesar Gago

Kuwait City: Thailand head coach Carlos Cesar Gago said his players did not perform to his expectations despite their 3-2 defeat of Tajikistan in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 quarter-finals at the Saad Al Abdullah Hall on Tuesday.

Vositzoda Iqboli cancelled out Panut Kittipanuwong’s first half opener before Tajikistan took the lead through Idris Yorov, only for Thailand to seal the win with goals from Jetsada Chudech and Worasak Srirangpirot at the end.

Japan’s Pires determined for final tilt

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

Japan’s Pires determined for final tilt

Kuwait City: Japan goalkeeper Higor Pires said full concentration led to Japan’s comeback 3-2 win over Indonesia, as the three-time champions advanced to the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 semi-finals on Tuesday. 

After conceding early in the second half, Japan bounced back with Soma Mizutani and Sora Kanazawa finding the back of the net in quick succession, before pulling further ahead when Pires scored the eventual winner after capitalising on Indonesia’s power play to set up a semi-final against Uzbekistan.

Akhmedov hails Uzbekistan players for persevering against Kuwait

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

Akhmedov hails Uzbekistan players for persevering against Kuwait

Kuwait City: Uzbekistan head coach Bakhodir Akhmedov praised his players for remaining focused in their 3-0 win over Kuwait in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 quarter-finals on Tuesday despite intense pressure in a packed Saad Al Abdullah Hall 

Uzbekistan led from start to finish with goals from Anaskhon Rakhmatov, Davron Choriev and Nishonov Khusniddin sealing a semi-final showdown against Japan.

Young Indonesia have a bright future, says Hashemzadeh

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

Young Indonesia have a bright future, says Hashemzadeh

Kuwait City: Head coach Mohammad Hashemzadeh had nothing but praise for his Indonesian side despite crashing out of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 quarter-finals after a narrow 3-2 defeat to Japan on Tuesday. 

Samuel Eko opened the scoring at the start of the second half, only for a determined Japan to bounce back to lead 3-1, with Dewa Rizki’s last minute goal coming a little too late. 

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD3 Results & Reports

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD3 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Matchday Three of the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2023 Qualifiers lived up to expectations with thrilling action with all 10 groups in action.

The teams will be back on Friday as we get closer to identifying the 10 group winners and six best runners-up who will advance to the Finals.

Stay updated on all the action with the-AFC.com.

Preview - Inter-Zone Final: PFC Sogdiana (UZB) v Kuala Lumpur City FC (MAS)

Wed, 05 Oct, 2022

Preview - Inter-Zone Final: PFC Sogdiana (UZB) v Kuala Lumpur City FC (MAS)

Jizzakh: PFC Sogdiana and Kuala Lumpur City FC may be meeting for the first time but both head coaches will go into Wednesday's AFC Cup™ 2022 Inter-Zone Final at the Sogdiana Sporting Complex fully aware of the strengths of each other’s sides.

The two sides are looking to cap off impressive debut AFC Cup campaigns by reaching the final, with the winners set to host the West Zone champions on October 22 in the AFC Cup Final.