Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Tabriz: Japan advanced to the knockout stage of the AFC U-20 Futsal Championship IR Iran 2019 with a perfect record after defeating Vietnam 2-1 in Group C action on Sunday.
Japan, who defeated Tajikistan 3-1 in their opening match, will play Group D runners-up Iraq in the quarter-finals, while Vietnam will face Indonesia.
Despite having sealed their places in the quarter-finals, both teams began brightly as they went in search of an early goal.
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Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Tabriz: Vietnam bounced back from a goal down to beat Tajikistan 2-1 on Saturday, and subsequently book their place in the AFC U-20 Futsal Championship IR Iran 2019 quarter-finals.
Vietnam kicked off their campaign on an attacking foot, piling on the pressure but failed to make early inroads.
Tajikistan, who lost 3-1 to Japan in their opener on Friday, managed to cope with the early pressure as they looked to keep their hopes alive.
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: Indonesia sealed top spot in Group D of the AFC U-20 Futsal Championship IR Iran 2019 after scoring a hard fought win over Iraq on Sunday.
Indonesia will face the Group C runners-up - either Japan or Vietnam - with Iraq to play the group winners.
With their places in the knockout rounds confirmed after both teams had beaten Chinese Taipei, Sunday's tie was to decide the group winners.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Tabriz: After 12 incredibly intense and entertaining matches, eight teams will continue their AFC U-20 Futsal Championship IR Iran 2019 journey in the Quarter-finals, but first, relive the action from the Group Stage.
Match Highlights and its Reports can be found below.
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Group winners: IR Iran, Thailand, Japan, Indonesia
Group runners-up: Afghanistan, Lebanon, Iraq, Vietnam
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Tabriz: Afghanistan turned on the power in the second half to beat Hong Kong 6-1 in their opening AFC U-20 Futsal Championship IR Iran 2019 Group A tie on Saturday.
The win meant Afghanistan are through to the quarter-finals and will face hosts Islamic Republic of Iran on Sunday for the battle for the top spot, while Hong Kong bow out from the tournament.
Afghanistan were in total control in the opening minutes, as they garnered the lion’s share of possession and forced Hong Kong goalkeeper Justin Law Ho Yeung into early action, but the East Asian defence held firm.
Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Tabriz: Jamal Selwan’s late strike proved crucial for Lebanon’s 3-2 win over Kyrgyz Republic on Saturday, which confirmed their place in the AFC U-20 Futsal Championship IR Iran 2019 quarter-finals, a result which also eliminated the Central Asians.
Lebanon will play their final Group B tie against Thailand on Sunday to determine the group winners.
There was much more on the line for Kyrgyz Republic, who were fighting to keep their campaign alive after their 4-2 loss to Thailand in the group opener on Friday.
The Central Asians’ motivation was strong and it reflected in their performance on the court, as Mamatzia Zholdoshov opened the scoring in the first minute of the match, his second of the tournament.