Al Muraiki: We are carrying the expectations of Oman

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Al Muraiki: We are carrying the expectations of Oman

Pattaya: Yahya Al Muraiki is fully aware of the expectations back home and that is spurring Oman at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025.

The 2015 champions defeated Malaysia 6-3 on Sunday to clinch their quarter-final spot from Group D and Al Muraiki understands the demands of fans who want to see Oman reach the great heights of a decade ago, saying the responsibility brings a sense of motivation more than a burden.

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Double delight for Vietnam’s Phan Dat

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Double delight for Vietnam’s Phan Dat

Pattaya: Vietnam’s Phan Dat expressed his delight as his brace helped Vietnam defeat Bahrain 4-2 in Group D of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 on Sunday.

The win marked Vietnam’s first-ever triumph in the competition’s history, and Dat believes it will fuel the team’s ambitions to fight for a place in the quarter-finals.

Hossein proud of IR Iran’s depth

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

Hossein proud of IR Iran’s depth

Pattaya: Naderi Hossein was an extremely pleased head coach after eight out of his 12 players found the back of the net in Islamic Republic of Iran’s 14-0 success against Afghanistan in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 Group C match on Sunday.

To add to his delight, the win also secured the defending champions' place in the knockout stage with United Arab Emirates the other qualified team from Group C.

UAE’s mindset reason for impressive win, says Walid

Mon, 24 Mar, 2025

UAE’s mindset reason for impressive win, says Walid

Pattaya: Striker Walid Mohammed said the United Arab Emirates’ mindset of not underestimating opponents was the reason for their impressive 6-1 win over Indonesia in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 Group C tie on Sunday. 

The forward, who scored the first goal in Sunday’s victory, said he was pleased with the way the two-time champions controlled the game as they advanced to the knockout stage with a match to spare.

Thailand’s Nanan basks in hat-trick glory

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

Thailand’s Nanan basks in hat-trick glory

Pattaya: Thailand’s Komkrit Nanan was the star of the evening as the hosts eked out a thrilling 5-4 victory over a resolute Lebanon side in their second Group A fixture in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 on Saturday.

Nanan, who recently turned 40, sealed the win for Thailand with four seconds remaining and said his first goal fuelled the team to stay focused even as Lebanon applied pressure on their defence throughout the match.

Kuwait's Hajeyah targeting greater heights

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

Kuwait's Hajeyah targeting greater heights

Pattaya: Two-goal hero Mohammed Hajeyah intends to use Saturday’s 4-2 win over India as the springboard for Kuwait to reach the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 quarter-finals.

Hajeyah netted two brilliant overhead goals in the space of six minutes towards the end of the third period as Kuwait went level on three points with Lebanon, who lost 5-4 to Thailand in the later game.

Best yet to come, says Japan’s Ozu

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

Best yet to come, says Japan’s Ozu

Pattaya: Ozu Moreira has warned that Japan can only get better after the three-time champions became the first team to book a place in the quarter-finals of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 on Saturday.

Seeking to win the title after suffering heartbreak in the 2023 final, Japan confirmed their spot following an emphatic 7-2 victory over Saudi Arabia on Saturday which assured them of a top two finish in Group B.

Mendes pleased with China PR’s response

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

Mendes pleased with China PR’s response

Pattaya: Head coach Marcelo Mendes was a relieved man after his China PR side gave themselves a fighting chance of progressing to the knockout stage of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 with victory against Iraq on Saturday.

China PR twice fought back to draw level before eventually sealing a 3-2 win thanks to Liu Yisi’s extra time winner with Mendes applauding the improvement shown by his charges compared to their opening game.

Only one more qualification spot is left in Group B after Japan booked their quarter-final berth with a 7-2 win against Saudi Arabia with China PR trailing the West Asians by a point.

#AsianQualifiers - MD7: 5 Takeaways

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

#AsianQualifiers - MD7: 5 Takeaways

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 returned after a four-month break with Matchday 7 on Thursday.

It was a highly eventful day across the continent with crucial wins, thrilling fightbacks and heartbreaking results so join the-AFC.com as we take a look at some key facts and figures from Thursday's action.

Semi-final lineup confirmed

Sun, 23 Mar, 2025

Semi-final lineup confirmed

Kuala Lumpur: The semi-final cast for the inaugural AFC Women's Champions League 2024/25 was decided on Sunday with Melbourne City FC and Wuhan Jiangda Women's FC booking their spots.

The single leg semi-finals and final will be played in a centralised venue on May 21-24 with the four teams not only vying for continental glory but also for the sole ticket to the inaugural FIFA Women's Champions Cup in early 2026.