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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.

Mariners’ Jackson eyes title, heartbreak for Abdysh-Ata’s Akhmedov

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Mariners’ Jackson eyes title, heartbreak for Abdysh-Ata’s Akhmedov

Gosford: Head coach Mark Jackson has firmly set his eyes on the big prize after his Central Coast Mariners side defeated FK Abdysh-Ata Kant 4-1 on aggregate to clinch a place in the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 final against Lebanon’s Al Ahed FC.

The 46-year-old Englishman, while delighted that his players passed a  stiff test, does not see it as the end of a journey for his Australian outfit, saying the club from top to bottom stand together in their bid to win the final edition of the AFC Cup.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup/video/acfutsal2024_|_quarter-final__islamic_republic_of_iran_6_-_1_kyrgyz_republic.html

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

Late goals send Mariners into final

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Late goals send Mariners into final

Gosford: Australia’s Central Coast Mariners are through to the final of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 after defeating FK Abdysh-Ata Kant of Kyrgyz Republic 3-0 in the second leg of the Inter-Zone final on Wednesday.

After a goalless first half at Central Coast Stadium, Miguel Di Pizio found the breakthrough for the hosts in the 78th minute before a goal from Mikael Doka and a second from Di Pizio sealed their 4-1 aggregate win and booked the title clash with Lebanon’s Al Ahed FC on May 5.

IR Iran turn on the power

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

IR Iran turn on the power

Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran booked their place in the semi-finals of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 after defeating Kyrgyz Republic 6-1 in their last eight tie at the Bangkok Arena on Wednesday.

The win meant the 12-time champions also punched their ticket to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024, with a meeting against Uzbekisttan or Vietnam in Friday’s semi-finals.

Kyrgyz Republic, meanwhile, will need to wait for the outcome of the day’s last quarter-final between Uzbekistan and Vietnam to learn whether their campaign has concluded, or they will return to action in Friday’s playoffs.

Preview - Q-final: IR Iran v Kyrgyz Republic

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Preview - Q-final: IR Iran v Kyrgyz Republic

Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran will be on high alert when they face Kyrgyz Republic in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 quarter-finals at the Bangkok Arena on Wednesday.

Iran have never failed to reach the knockout stage since they first won the tournament in 1999, while Kyrgyz Republic - who did not feature in the 2022 edition - had consecutive fourth place finishes in 2005, 2006 and 2007.

Preview - Inter-Zone Final (2nd Leg): Central Coast Mariners FC (AUS) 1 v 1 FK Abdysh Ata Kant (KGZ)

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Preview - Inter-Zone Final (2nd Leg): Central Coast Mariners FC (AUS) 1 v 1 FK Abdysh Ata Kant (KGZ)

Gosford: History beckons for both Australia’s Central Coast Mariners and FK Abdsyh-Ata Kant of Kyrgyz Republic when they face off in the second leg of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Inter-Zone final on Wednesday.

Both sides are playing for the chance to become their nation’s first representative in the final of the AFC Cup and with the scores tied at 1-1 after the first leg, the return fixture promises to be an exciting one.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup/video/acfutsal2024_|_group_c__korea_republic_5_-_5_kyrgyz_republic.html

Group C: Gritty Kyrgyz Republic advance

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Group C: Gritty Kyrgyz Republic advance

Bangkok: Kyrgyz Republic advanced to the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 quarter-finals after battling to a thrilling 5-5 stalemate against Korea Republic on Monday.

Trailing 4-2, Kyrgyz Republic turned on the power with a three-goal blitz before Korea Republic fought back for a share of the spoils with the Central Asian side finishing as the Group C runners-up.

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

Central & South Asia Wrap: Silverware for Mohun Bagan after thriller

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Central & South Asia Wrap: Silverware for Mohun Bagan after thriller

Kolkata: Mohun Bagan Super Giant beat Mumbai City FC 2-1 to win the League Shield in the Indian Super League.

In Islamic Republic of Iran, Esteghlal FC and Persepolis FC stayed tight at the top after winning their respective matches, while Bashundhara Kings consolidated their pole position in the Bangladesh Premier League.
 
Meanwhile, FK Arkadag were on cloud nine in Turkmenistan, Dordoi Bishkek split points in Kyrgyz Republic as the Afghanistan Champions League kicked-off in Kabul, so join the-AFC.com as we recap the domestic action from Central and South Asia.