#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers - Facts & Figures

Nine teams earned the right to join two-time champions Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan and hosts China PR at the May 6-17 Finals.

As the hopefuls eagerly await the May 6-17 Finals, the-AFC.com highlights some key facts and figures from the Qualifiers.

Two debutant sides are among the nine qualifiers, who join two-time champions Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan and hosts China PR at the May 6-17 Finals.

There were also matches in Bahrain, Iraq and Kuwait so join the-AFC.com as we review the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

The-AFC.com gives you a wrap of the domestic league action played across South Asia this past week.

In Indonesia, leaders Persib Bandung suffered a shock defeat while there were also matches in Brunei Darussalam, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and Hong Kong, China.

Join the-AFC.com as we review the past week’s domestic action across ASEAN and East Asia.

The 32-year-old, who won the K League title last season with Ulsan, returns to the club where he played on loan during the second half of the 2023 season.

Uzbekistan finished as the runners-up after a 6-2 defeat of Turkmenistan while there was cheer for the Philippines as they sealed a debut appearance at the Finals as the best third-placed side across the four groups. Australia will also be making a first appearance.

Australia finished with a perfect 12 points, while Uzbekistan edged the Philippines on goal difference, with both having accumulated seven points.

Bahrain finished on seven points after an impressive campaign to take their place among Asia’s best at the Finals.

Thailand, meanwhile, concluded their perfect campaign by defeating Lebanon 4-0.

The stalemate meant Vietnam topped the group ahead of Chinese Taipei on goal difference with both teams completing their respective campaigns with seven points.

Kyrgyz Republic, meanwhile, concluded their campaign with a last gasp 4-3 win against India.

The left winger, whose has since moved to Saudi Pro League side Al Fateh SC, scored for Shanghai Port in the 83rd minute of their clash against Japan's Kawasaki Frontale.

As Vargas moves into the semi-finals, don't forget to cast your vote for the West Zone's best goal of Matchday 5, with polling to begin on Wednesday.

#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers - Facts & Figures

#WACFutsal2025 Qualifiers - Facts & Figures

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