Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Tabriz: Islamic Republic of Iran overcame spirited resistance to defeat Hong Kong 7-3 as the defending champions kicked off their AFC U-20 Futsal Championship 2019 Group A campaign on an emphatic note at the Pour Sharifi Stadium on Friday.
Hong Kong, down 3-0 by the third minute, clawed their way back to 3-2 but Iran turned on the power in the second half to score a resounding win as they look to defend their title.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Tabriz: Thailand came back from a goal down after taking the lead to beat Kyrgyz Republic 4-2 in their opening AFC U-20 Futsal Championship IR Iran 2019 Group B tie on Friday.
Thailand entered the tie as favourites, having finished third two years ago, along with their impressive perfect record in the ASEAN Zone Qualifiers.
So it was no surprise that their movement around the final third was clinical, but Kyrgyz custodian Aman Sydybekov and his defenders were up to the challenge in the opening minutes.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Tabriz: Three first half goals laid the foundation for Japan’s 3-1 win against Tajikistan, as the East Asians kicked off their AFC U-20 Championship IR Iran 2019 Group C campaign brightly on Friday.
Japan, quarter-finalists in the 2017 edition, dominated the early possession against a Tajikistan side that opted for a more defensive approach, as the Central Asians played patiently waiting for openings to launch counter attacks.
Despite the lion’s share of control, Japan faced difficulties in penetrating Tajikistan’s blockade, with Osawa Masashi coming closest when he struck the upright in the fourth minute.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Tabriz: Iraq recovered from an early deficit to open their AFC U-20 Futsal Championship IR Iran 2019 campaign with a hard-fought 5-2 win over Chinese Taipei at the Pour Sharifi Indoor Stadium on Friday.
The second edition of the AFC U-20 Championship kicked off in spectacular fashion, with both teams employing a high-tempo strategy, as Chinese Taipei matched 2017 runners-up Iraq’s intensity in the opening minutes.
Iraq’s Sabtain Abbas Al Challabi had the first chance of the game when he lost his marker on the right flank and let loose a shot that missed the upright by mere inches.
However, it was his opposite number, Huang Yu-Wei, who opened the scoring in the third minute with a swift strike from near the second penalty spot into the bottom right corner.