Japan's Fujita, Iraq's Tahseen rally teammates

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

Japan's Fujita, Iraq's Tahseen rally teammates

Doha: Joel Fujita shrugged off concerns fatigue could derail Japan’s hopes of advancing to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ final ahead of their last four meeting with Iraq at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium on Monday after needing extra-time to see off Qatar in the previous round.

The Japanese eventually prevailed with a 4-2 win over the tournament hosts and Fujita, who played every minute of the quarter-final, stressed he has fully recovered ahead of what he expects will be a demanding semi-final clash.

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Witan, Rakhmonaliev ready for Indonesia-Uzbekistan showdown

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

Witan, Rakhmonaliev ready for Indonesia-Uzbekistan showdown

Doha: As they prepare to meet in the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ on Monday, Witan Sulaeman and Umarali Rakhmonaliev are relishing the opportunity to create more history. 

For tournament debutants Indonesia, the encounter at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium presents them with the opportunity to become the seventh different side to reach the final in history as well as end a 68-year absence from the Olympics. 
 
Meanwhile, 2018 champions Uzbekistan can take another step towards becoming the first two-time winners of this competition and also seal a maiden qualification for the Olympic Games.
 
It is a showdown that Witan and Rakhmonaliev, both sturdy heads on young shoulders with plenty of experience, are ready for. 

#AFCU23 - Q-finals: Facts & Figures

Sat, 27 Apr, 2024

#AFCU23 - Q-finals: Facts & Figures

Doha: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ is fast approaching its climax with the semi-finals to be played on Monday.

Ahead of Indonesia meeting Vietnam and Japan squaring off against Iraq, the-AFC.com takes a look at some interesting facts and figures from the four pulsating quarter-final ties. 

Uzbekistan edge Tajikistan to finish third

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

Uzbekistan edge Tajikistan to finish third

Bangkok: Uzbekistan defeated Tajikistan 3-1 on penalties to finish third in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 on Sunday.

A thrilling playoff at the Bangkok Arena saw the match ending 5-5, with Uzbekistan proving more clinical in the penalty shootout. 
 
Tajikistan, however, can walk tall after not only achieving their best ever finish but also qualifying for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024. 

Afghanistan confirm Uzbekistan 2024 ticket

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

Afghanistan confirm Uzbekistan 2024 ticket

Bangkok: Afghanistan booked their ticket to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 after defeating Kyrgyz Republic 5-3 in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 Playoff 3 on Sunday.

It will be Afghanistan’s first appearance at the FIFA Futsal World Cup, joining Islamic Republic of Iran, Tajikistan, Thailand and hosts Uzbekistan at the September 14-October 6 tournament. 

Semi-final, 2nd Leg: What they said

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

Semi-final, 2nd Leg: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 semi-finals delivered in spectacular fashion over the past few days as the United Arab Emirates’ Al Ain FC and Yokohama F. Marinos of Japan booked their tickets to May’s final.

Having eliminated four-time Asian champions Al Hilal SFC, inaugural winners Al Ain will be aiming to lift the trophy for the second time while Yokohama, who ousted Ulsan Hyundai FC on penalties, are set to appear in the showpiece event for the first time. 
 
Following a pair of semi-final second legs that will live long in the memory, the-AFC.com looks back at what those involved had to say.