Hossein urges IR Iran to remain focused despite solid start

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

Hossein urges IR Iran to remain focused despite solid start

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran head coach Naderi Hossein Abadi Ali expressed delight after his side began their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 campaign with a resounding 12-2 victory against Indonesia in their Group C match on Friday.

An emphatic victory was exactly what Hosseini had hoped for to maintain high morale ahead of their second game against Afghanistan, who began their campaign with a 7-1 defeat against the United Arab Emirates.

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Alblooshi lauds UAE’s response; Ashtiyani wants Afghanistan to learn from experience

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

Alblooshi lauds UAE’s response; Ashtiyani wants Afghanistan to learn from experience

Pattaya: Abdulla Alblooshi is aiming high after United Arab Emirates started their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 Group C campaign with a 7-1 win against Afghanistan. 

No one made a more marked impression on the match as it was Alblooshi’s unlucky touch that gave Afghanistan the lead with the 30-year-old then orchestrating UAE’s comeback with a first period brace.

Marhoon proud as Bahrain pass tough Malaysia test

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

Marhoon proud as Bahrain pass tough Malaysia test

Pattaya: Head coach Sadeq Marhoon was proud with his Bahrain side after they secured a last-gasp win over Malaysia in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 Group D opener on Friday.

Bahrain’s title credentials were given the sternest of tests by Malaysia, who twice drew level before Isa Ghaleb nodded in the winner with just 10 seconds remaining. 

Triumph signals Oman’s title ambitions, says Al Thawani

Sat, 22 Mar, 2025

Triumph signals Oman’s title ambitions, says Al Thawani

Pattaya: Head coach Talib Hilal Al Thawani hailed the performance of his Oman side after their emphatic 7-1 win over Vietnam in their opening AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 Group D tie on Friday at the Jomtien Beach Arena.

A buoyant Hilal declared that the end goal was not just to earn a ticket to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in May, but to once again be crowned continental champions.

Thailand wary of Lebanon challenge, India aim to bounce back

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Thailand wary of Lebanon challenge, India aim to bounce back

Pattaya: Rattaphong Nadee admitted that nerves got the better of Thailand after they shook off a slow start to defeat India 3-0 in their opening AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 Group A match on Thursday.

Rattaphong, who confirmed the victory with a spectacular goal, acknowledged that the team needed time to settle into the game.

El Khatib wants Lebanon to learn from opening lesson, Alsabea promises Kuwait rebound

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

El Khatib wants Lebanon to learn from opening lesson, Alsabea promises Kuwait rebound

Pattaya: The hard-fought 5-4 win against Kuwait in their opening AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 Group A match on Thursday served as a reminder for Ahmed El Khatib that improvements are needed for Lebanon.

El Khatib scored twice in a topsy-turvy match with both teams having spent time being ahead before Lebanon emerged victorious with the defender eyeing an improved showing when they meet Thailand on Saturday.

Saudi Arabia’s Sufiani revels in opening win, China PR’s Yisi eyes comeback

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s Sufiani revels in opening win, China PR’s Yisi eyes comeback

Pattaya: Saudi Arabia’s Rabye Sufyani did not hide his delight after the West Asians claimed a 5-3 win against China PR in their opening AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 Group B match on Thursday.

The seniormost member of the squad, the 38-year-old hailed the resilience of his teammates in the face of a challenging match and attributed the success to their razor-sharp focus on wanting to emerge victorious.

Tabata concerned with Japan’s sluggish start, Iraq’s Hashem Pour motivated by performance

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Tabata concerned with Japan’s sluggish start, Iraq’s Hashem Pour motivated by performance

Pattaya: Head coach Teruki Tabata was left puzzled by Japan’s slow start to the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 after his side slogged to a 4-3 win against Iraq on Thursday.

Conceding that his players were not at their best at both ends of the sand, Tabata will be targeting a fresher look when Japan take on Saudi Arabia - who beat China PR 5-3 in the other Group A match - on Saturday.

Renard pleased with Saudi Arabia’s response

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Renard pleased with Saudi Arabia’s response

Riyadh: Head coach Herve Renard emphasised the importance of efficiency as Saudi Arabia secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over China PR in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 Group C tie on Thursday.

Salem Al Dawsari’s second half goal gave Saudi Arabia sole possession of third place, keeping them within striking distance of an automatic qualification spot to next year’s FIFA World Cup.

Garcia, Afif demand more from Qatar

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Garcia, Afif demand more from Qatar

Doha: Qatar reignited their FIFA World Cup dreams with a 5-1 win against DPR Korea in their AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 match on Thursday with head coach Luis Garcia calling for more of the same in their upcoming matches.

The Spaniard was happy to see his players showing their quality at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium but stressed that the challenge is being able to replicate the performance on a more consistent basis.