A History of Inter-Zone Finals

Sat, 01 Oct, 2022

A History of Inter-Zone Finals

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup™ 2022 Inter-Zone Final is now just a few days away with Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur City FC and PFC Sogdiana of Uzbekistan set to face off on Wednesday for a place in the showpiece event later in the month.

The game marks the fifth Inter-Zone final since the continental competition introduced the Zonal format back in 2017, with teams from Central Asia having advanced from three of the four previous match-ups.

Ahead of the clash between two AFC Cup debutants, the-AFC.com looks back at the Inter-Zone Finals from years gone by.

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A History of West Zone Finals

Sat, 01 Oct, 2022

A History of West Zone Finals

Dubai: Ever since the introduction of the zonal system in the AFC Cup™ five years ago, West Zone Finals have provided plenty of entertainment and some classic encounters to look back to.

With the 2022 West Zone Final on Tuesday, join the-AFC.com as we take a trip down memory lane.

50 Days to Qatar 2022: 10 things to know

Sat, 01 Oct, 2022

50 Days to Qatar 2022: 10 things to know

Kuala Lumpur: The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is only 50 days away with the 32 qualified teams having just completed an international window which gave the head coaches and their support staff a final chance to gauge their players. 

With excitement set to peak in the coming days, the-AFC.com does a deep dive on Qatar 2022. 


Tayebibidgoli demands more from IR Iran teammates

Sat, 01 Oct, 2022

Tayebibidgoli demands more from IR Iran teammates

Kuwait City: Player of the Match Hossein Tayebibidgoli wants his Islamic Republic of Iran teammates to be fully focused on their title aspirations following their 10-1 victory over Chinese Taipei in Group C of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Friday.

The win sealed Iran's passage into the quarter-finals, while Chinese Taipei must beat Indonesia, who stunned Lebanon 7-2, on Sunday for a chance to advance.

Adriansyah: Indonesia eyeing last eight berth after sparkling display against Lebanon

Sat, 01 Oct, 2022

Adriansyah: Indonesia eyeing last eight berth after sparkling display against Lebanon

Kuwait City: Firman Adriansyah believes Friday’s emphatic 7-2 victory over Lebanon can power Indonesia through to the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 quarter-finals.

The Southeast Asians are now focused on their final fixture against Chinese Taipei, where a win on Sunday will take them into the knockout stage. 


Giustozzi hails Vietnam’s resilience, Plaza applauds Saudi Arabia’s grit

Sat, 01 Oct, 2022

Giustozzi hails Vietnam’s resilience, Plaza applauds Saudi Arabia’s grit

Kuwait City: Vietnam head coach Diego Guistozzi was extremely proud of his charges for overpowering a strong Saudi Arabia side to emerge 3-1 winners in Group D of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Friday. 

After controlling most of the first half, Vietnam were forced to play defensively as Saudi Arabia pressed hard for the equaliser with goalkeeper Humood Aldahhan acting as their fifth attacking player.

Vietnam, however, handled the pressure well before taking advantage of Saudi Arabia’s aggression with two second half goals to seal the win.

Kogure praises Japan’s composure in huge win over Korea Republic

Sat, 01 Oct, 2022

Kogure praises Japan’s composure in huge win over Korea Republic

Kuwait City: Japan head coach Kenichiro Kogure praised his players for keeping their composure against a resilient Korea Republic side, before powering to a 6-0 win on Matchday Two of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Friday. 

Three goals in either half saw the three-time champions bag their first win of the tournament, reigniting their hopes of reaching the knockout stage. 

After taking a two-goal lead by the seventh minute, Japan were forced to play more defensively as Korea Republic initiated power play, but the Samurai Blue handled the pressure exceptionally well to keep a clean sheet.