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.

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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. 

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.

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.

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.

Victory is all that matters for Uzbekistan’s Kapadze

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Victory is all that matters for Uzbekistan’s Kapadze

Tashkent: Despite finding it difficult to breach a resolute Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan inched closer to realising their FIFA World Cup dreams with head coach Timur Kapadze not unduly worried about his misfiring frontline in Thursday's AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26 Group A tie.

Despite playing against 10 men and registering 26 attempts, nine of which were on target, Uzbekistan only managed a 1-0 win but Kapadze chose to look at the bigger picture as the win kept his side firmly entrenched in second place and their fate very much in their own hands. 

Kamada hails teammates as Japan confirm ticket in style

Fri, 21 Mar, 2025

Kamada hails teammates as Japan confirm ticket in style

Saitama: Daichi Kamada paid tribute to his teammates after Japan became the first team to confirm their FIFA World Cup 2026 ticket with a 2-0 win over Bahrain at the Saitama Stadium 2002 on Thursday.

The victory took Japan to 19 points from seven matches, assuring them of a top two finish irrespective of what happens in the remaining games in Group C of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26.