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Group A: Thailand set early marker; Myanmar aim to continue impressing

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Group A: Thailand set early marker; Myanmar aim to continue impressing

Bangkok: Early frontrunners Thailand will face a buoyant Myanmar in Group A of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024, while China PR and Vietnam will be searching for their first win at Hua Mark Indoor Stadium on Friday.

Thailand defeated China PR 3-1 on Matchday One, while Myanmar created history after claiming a point from Vietnam in a 1-1 stalemate. 

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Group A: Vietnam 1-1 Myanmar

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Group A: Vietnam 1-1 Myanmar

Bangkok: Myanmar claimed a historic first-ever point in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ after opening the 2024 edition with a 1-1 draw with Vietnam in Group A on Wednesday.

The enthralling encounter at the Hua Mark Indoor Stadium saw Myanmar, appearing for just the second time after losing all three games in their debut in 2018, hold the 2016 semi-finalists to a stunning stalemate.

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#ACFutsal2024 - Preview: Groups A & B

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

#ACFutsal2024 - Preview: Groups A & B

Bangkok: Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar and China PR are primed for Group A of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 to begin on Wednesday.

Vietnam and Myanmar will kick off the action at the Hua Mark Indoor Stadium, before hosts Thailand take centre stage against China PR.

Meanwhile, Group B is intriguingly poised with Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Australia joining upcoming 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup hosts Uzbekistan.

#ACFutsal2024 - Know Your Teams: Groups A & B

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

#ACFutsal2024 - Know Your Teams: Groups A & B

Bangkok: The AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 kicks off on April 17 with 16 teams aiming to lift the coveted title.

Join the-AFC.com as we preview Groups A and B with the top two teams from each to progress to the quarter-finals, with the tournament also serving as the qualifier for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup/video/acfutsal2024_|_know_your_team__myanmar.html

Irandust: Mentality change the key for Syria

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Irandust: Mentality change the key for Syria

Dammam: Daleho Irandust praised Syria's determination after they brushed aside Myanmar 7-0  in their FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Grpup B tie on Tuesday.

Confidence was dented in the Syrian camp following the 1-1 draw in Yangon on Thursday but at the same time, the result also acted as a motivation according to Irandust.

Group B: Syria 7-0 Myanmar

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Group B: Syria 7-0 Myanmar

Dammam:  Omar Khrbin starred with a hat-trick as Syria defeated Myanmar 7-0 in their  FIFA World Cup 2026 and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ tie on Tuesday Group B tie on Tuesday.

The victory took Syria to seven points, two behind Japan and four ahead of DPR Korea. 

Preview - Group B: Syria v Myanmar

Sun, 24 Mar, 2024

Preview - Group B: Syria v Myanmar

Dammam: Syria will look to capitalise on DPR Korea and Japan not being in action when they face Myanmar in Group B of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Tuesday.

Both teams played to a 1-1 draw on Thursday, with Syria departing Yangon with the feeling of having let an opportunity slip away. 

Group B: Myanmar 1-1 Syria

Thu, 21 Mar, 2024

Group B: Myanmar 1-1 Syria

Yangon: Myanmar collected their first point in the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ as they held visitors Syria to a 1-1 draw in Group B on Thursday. 

Myanmar centre-back Soe Moe Kyaw found the breakthrough from a corner in the 35th minute at Thuwunna Stadium in Yangon, but substitute Alaa Al Dali denied the hosts all three points with an equaliser in the 71st minute. 

Preview - Group B: Japan v DPR Korea; Myanmar v Syria

Wed, 20 Mar, 2024

Preview - Group B: Japan v DPR Korea; Myanmar v Syria

Tokyo: Japan will be aiming to stay ahead of their challengers by defeating DPR Korea in Group B of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Thursday.

Hajime Moriyasu's side found themselves three points ahead of DPR Korea and Syria after the first two rounds of matches.
 
They host DPR Korea in the first of their double header against their East Asian rivals knowing that a win will leave them well placed to advance to the third round, with Japan seeking an eighth consecutive appearance at the FIFA World Cup Finals.