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#U20WAC Qualifiers Round 2 Draw finalised

Thu, 23 Mar, 2023

#U20WAC Qualifiers Round 2 Draw finalised

Kuala Lumpur: The stage is set for Round 2 of the Qualifiers for the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup Uzbekistan 2024™ following the draw at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday.

The eight teams were divided into two groups with the top two sides from each group to join the three highest-seeded teams from the AFC U-19 Women’s Championship Thailand 2019 - Japan, DPR Korea, and Korea Republic – as well as host nation Uzbekistan in the Finals. 

Mirjajili dedicates phenomenal win to Iranian fans

Thu, 23 Mar, 2023

Mirjajili dedicates phenomenal win to Iranian fans

Pattaya: Goalkeeper Seyedmahdi Mirjajili dedicated Islamic Republic’s 10-0 AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 quarter-final win against Bahrain on Wednesday to the team's fans.

The emphatic win not only took Iran to the semi-finals but also confirmed their place in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2023.
 
The continent has three berths available but with United Arab Emirates - who face either Japan or Kuwait in Saturday's semi-finals - having also advanced, the Central Asians are assured of their spot in the global showpiece. 

We should have scored more, says UAE's Vasques

Thu, 23 Mar, 2023

We should have scored more, says UAE's Vasques

Pattaya: United Arab Emirates head coach Victor Vasques was pleased as punch after his side’s 4-2 win over Thailand in the quarter-finals of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023, but thought his team could have performed better.

The two-time champions led by the second minute and controlled the majority of the match as they booked a semi-final against either Japan or Kuwait. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_beach_soccer_asian_cup/video/acbeachsoccer_thailand_2023_|_islamic_republic_of_iran_10_-_0_bahrain.html

Q-final: IR Iran power past Bahrain

Thu, 23 Mar, 2023

Q-final: IR Iran power past Bahrain

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran produced a sparkling display to defeat Bahrain 10-0 in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 quarter-final on Wednesday.

Iran will face either Oman or China PR in the semi-finals on Saturday.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_beach_soccer_asian_cup/video/acbeachsoccer_thailand_2023_|_thailand_2_-_4_uae.html

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_beach_soccer_asian_cup/photo/q-final_ir_iran_v_bahrain.html

Q-final: UAE end Thailand's run

Thu, 23 Mar, 2023

Q-final: UAE end Thailand's run

Pattaya: United Arab Emirates brought Thailand’s history-making AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 campaign to an end when they beat the hosts 4-2 in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

UAE will face Japan or Kuwait in the semi-finals on Saturday, while Thailand can walk tall despite the end of their campaign. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_beach_soccer_asian_cup/photo/q-final_thailand_v_uae.html

Hopefuls set for crucial friendlies ahead of Qatar 2023 draw

Wed, 22 Mar, 2023

Hopefuls set for crucial friendlies ahead of Qatar 2023 draw

Kuala Lumpur: Several AFC Asian Cup™ Qatar 2023 hopefuls will be busy over the coming days as the countdown begins for the continental showpiece with a series of friendlies.

Most of the 24 teams who have qualified for Qatar 2023 will be in action with their results set to impact their next FIFA World Ranking, which will determine the seedings for the AFC Asian Cup draw in May.

Preview - QF: Oman v China PR

Wed, 22 Mar, 2023

Preview - QF: Oman v China PR

Pattaya: Familiarity will be the key when Oman and China PR meet in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 quarter-final at the Jomtien Beach Arena on Thursday. 

The West Asians, champions in 2015, finished unbeaten to top Group D while twice-semi-finalists China PR advanced as the Group C runners-up, winning two matches but losing 6-1 to defending champions Japan.

Preview - QF: Japan v Kuwait

Thu, 23 Mar, 2023

Preview - QF: Japan v Kuwait

Pattaya: Kuwait head coach Ahmed Abdelrazek wants his team to show resilience when they face defending champions Japan in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 quarter-final on Thursday.

Kuwait, having never reached the quarter-finals in three previous attempts, come head to head against a formidable Japanese side who are aiming to win a record extending fourth AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup title.