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Jasim: Iraq can only get better

Sat, 27 Apr, 2024

Jasim: Iraq can only get better

Al Wakrah: Ali Jasim is confident that a more potent Iraq will emerge at the business end of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™. 

Jasim’s strike from the penalty spot sealed Iraq a 1-0 win against Vietnam in the quarter-finals on Friday, with the exciting forward joining Abdullah Radif and Aiman Yahya of Saudi Arabia and Korea Republic’s Lee Young-jun at the top of the goalscorers’ chart on three goals.
 
However, the 20-year-old was well aware that his side squandered several opportunities against Vietnam but is confident the goals will soon flow, with Iraq to meet Japan in the semi-finals on Monday. 

Shenaishil relieved Iraq coped with pressure; Vietnam’s Hoang sees promise

Sat, 27 Apr, 2024

Shenaishil relieved Iraq coped with pressure; Vietnam’s Hoang sees promise

Al Wakrah: Radhi Shenaishil admitted that his Iraq side were under pressure to deliver in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ quarter-final against Vietnam on Friday. 

It wasn’t a vintage performance from the 2013 champions but Shenaishil wasn’t overly concerned, saying what mattered at this stage of the competition was getting results. 
 
Ali Jasim’s second half penalty secured Iraq their place in the semi-finals, with the West Asian side to play 2016 champions Japan next. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup/video/afcu23_|_q-final__iraq_1_-_0_vietnam.html

And then there were four

Sat, 27 Apr, 2024

And then there were four

Doha: The AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ could see the first two-time champions crowned after Iraq and Uzbekistan booked their semi-final spots on Friday.

The two, together with Japan, are former winners with tournament debutants Indonesia the odd ones out. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup/photo/quarter-final_iraq_v_vietnam.html

Jasim strike sends Iraq into semis

Sat, 27 Apr, 2024

Jasim strike sends Iraq into semis

Al Wakrah: Iraq became the final team to check into the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ after they overcame Vietnam 1-0 at Al Janoub Stadium on Friday, joining Indonesia, Japan and Uzbekistan in the last four.

With little separating the two sides, the decisive touch was supplied by Ali Jasim from the penalty spot in the 64th minute to give Iraq their first semi-final appearance since the 2016 edition, which was also held in Qatar. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup/video/acfutsal2024_|_play-off_1_|_iraq_3_-_5_afghanistan.html

Playoffs: Afghanistan stun Iraq; Kyrgyz Republic edge Vietnam

Fri, 26 Apr, 2024

Playoffs: Afghanistan stun Iraq; Kyrgyz Republic edge Vietnam

Bangkok: Afghanistan and Kyrgyz Republic will square off in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 Playoff 3 after defeating Iraq and Vietnam respectively at the Hua Mark Indoor Arena on Friday.

Tournament debutants Afghanistan stunned Iraq 5-3 while Kyrgyz Republic defeated Vietnam 3-2. The winners of Sunday’s Playoff 3 will join Islamic Republic of Iran, Tajikistan, Thailand and hosts Uzbekistan in the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup/photo/playoff_iraq_v_afghanistan.html

Q-final - Preview: Iraq v Vietnam

Sat, 27 Apr, 2024

Q-final - Preview: Iraq v Vietnam

Al Wakrah: Iraq’s Radhi Shenaishil is throwing the gauntlet at Vietnam ahead of their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ quarter-final at Al Janoub Stadium on Friday.

Encouraged by his side’s improvement in the past two matches that saw them top Group C ahead of defending champions Saudi Arabia, Shenaishil is ready to assume the favourites tag but admits that a different strategy will be needed to combat Vietnam’s strengths. 

Iraq’s Muntadher relishing the pressure; Quan believes in Vietnam

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

Iraq’s Muntadher relishing the pressure; Quan believes in Vietnam

Al Wakrah: Expectations are high back home for Iraq to reach the semi-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™, which will also mean booking a place in the Paris Olympics 2024 and the pressure is something that Muntadher Mohammed is embracing.  

The Iraqi captain, who plays his club football in the Iran Pro League with Mes Rasfanjan, is confident that his side have learnt from their opening match defeat to Thailand and will not repeat the same mistakes against Vietnam.

Preview - Playoffs: Iraq v Afghanistan; Vietnam v Kyrgyz Republic

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

Preview - Playoffs: Iraq v Afghanistan; Vietnam v Kyrgyz Republic

Bangkok: The four losing quarter-finalists of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 will compete for the sole remaining spot in the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 on Friday.

Iraq, who have never featured in the World Cup, will take on debutants Afghanistan, while Vietnam face Kyrgyz Republic.

The two winners will then face off with the victors to be Asia’s fifth representatives at the FIFA Futsal World Cup, joining Islamic Republic of Iran, Tajikistan, Thailand and hosts Uzbekistan.