Preview: IR Iran's flair set to be tested by steely Kazakhstan in FIFA Futsal World Cup quarter-final

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Preview: IR Iran's flair set to be tested by steely Kazakhstan in FIFA Futsal World Cup quarter-final

Kaunas: Islamic Republic of Iran will face their toughest test yet when they play Kazakhstan in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021 at the Kaunas Arena on Monday.

In what promises to be a thrilling encounter, Kazakh fans will be hoping that the quarter-final is decided in normal time, as Team Melli won two penalty shootouts and another match after extra-time at the last Futsal World Cup.

On the other hand, Iran might want to avoid another open encounter like their Round of 16 epic against Uzbekistan, as scoring against Kazakhstan and their formidable goalkeeper Higuita, aided by defensive stalwart Douglas, has proven extremely difficult in Lithuania 2021.

IR Iran win classic against Uzbekistan to advance to FIFA Futsal World Cup quarter-finals

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

IR Iran win classic against Uzbekistan to advance to FIFA Futsal World Cup quarter-finals

Vilnius: Islamic Republic of Iran advanced to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021 quarter-finals after a thrilling 9-8 win over Asian rivals Uzbekistan in their Round of 16 tie at the Vilnius Arena on Friday.

In a spectacular encounter between two of Asia’s biggest teams, 12-time Asian champions Iran walked away winners to set up a quarter-final tie against Kazakhstan.

Brazil roar back to end Japan's FIFA Futsal World Cup run

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Brazil roar back to end Japan's FIFA Futsal World Cup run

Kaunas: Japan gave it their best but a second half blitz saw Brazil bag a 4-2 win in their FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021 Round of 16 clash at the Kaunas Arena on Thursday.

The three-time Asian champions enjoyed a dream start when Shota Hoshi opened the scoring in the fourth minute but Ferrao responded almost immediately for Brazil, who turned on the power in the second half to confirm a quarter-final meeting with Morocco.

Kazakhstan dash Thailand’s FIFA Futsal World Cup dream

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Kazakhstan dash Thailand’s FIFA Futsal World Cup dream

Kaunas: Thailand’s bid for a first ever appearance in the FIFA Futsal World Cup quarter-finals was dashed by a sparkling Kazakhstan on Thursday, with the European side cruising to a 7-0 win in their Round of 16 tie at the Kaunas Arena.

Thailand’s challenge was as good as over within the opening four minutes as Kazakhstan - who will face the winners of the Uzbekistan-Islamic Republic of Iran Round of 16 tie - raced to a 2-0 lead to take a firm grip on the match.

RFU end valiant Vietnam's FIFA Futsal World Cup campaign

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

RFU end valiant Vietnam's FIFA Futsal World Cup campaign

Vilnius: Vietnam gave it their best but Russian Football Union (RFU) were in their element as the European side advanced to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021 quarter-finals with a 3-2 win in their Round of 16 tie at the Vilnius Arena on Wednesday.

Robinho and Ivan Chishkala opened the scoring for RFU with Nguyen Dac Huy pulling one back for Vietnam going into the break before Chishkala added the third goal to end the Southeast Asian side's resistance.

IR Iran push Argentina to the edge in FIFA Futsal World Cup showdown

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

IR Iran push Argentina to the edge in FIFA Futsal World Cup showdown

Vilnius: Islamic Republic of Iran finished second in Group F of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021 after a narrow 2-1 defeat to defending champions Argentina on Monday.

The 12-time Asian champions, who finished third in the 2016 FIFA Futsal World Cup, will face regional rivals Uzbekistan in the Round of 16.

Having already booked their spots in the knockout stage, both teams opted for a cautious approach in their battle for top spot at the Vilnius Arena with IR Iran’s Saeid Ahmad Abbasi the first to test Argentine goalkeeper Lucas Farach in the second minute.