Group A: Thailand 2-3 Saudi Arabia

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Group A: Thailand 2-3 Saudi Arabia

Pattaya: Saudi Arabia dealt a blow to Thailand’s AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 hopes when they defeated the hosts 3-2 in front of a 1,689-strong home crowd on Thursday.

The Saudis, making only their second appearance since 2013, joined Bahrain as first-day Group A winners after the latter defeated Afghanistan 4-2.

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Group A: Bahrain 4-2 Afghanistan

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Group A: Bahrain 4-2 Afghanistan

Pattaya: Bahrain defeated Afghanistan 4-2 in their opening AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group A fixture on Thursday.

With a first win to their name, Bahrain will now look to cement their position in Group A when they face Saudi Arabia next.

Group B: IR Iran 14-5 Malaysia

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Group B: IR Iran 14-5 Malaysia

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran cruised to a 14-5 win over Malaysia in their opening AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group B match on Thursday.

It was an impressive performance by the two-time champions as they signalled their intent to challenge for the Thailand 2023 title. 

Group B: UAE 4-0 Uzbekistan

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Group B: UAE 4-0 Uzbekistan

Pattaya: The United Arab Emirates began their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 campaign with a comfortable 4-0 win over Uzbekistan in Group B at Jomtien Beach Arena on Thursday.

The win gives the two-time champions an early boost to their campaign, having last lifted the title in 2008. 

Preview - Group C: Lebanon v China PR; Japan v Indonesia

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Preview - Group C: Lebanon v China PR; Japan v Indonesia

Pattaya: China PR, Indonesia, Japan and Lebanon are all set to do battle when Group C of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 kicks off on Friday. 

Lebanon and China PR will square off first at the Jomtien Beach Arena in Pattaya, before Japan begin the defence of their title against  Indonesia.

Preview - Group D: Palestine v Kuwait; Oman v Kyrgyz Republic

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Preview - Group D: Palestine v Kuwait; Oman v Kyrgyz Republic

Pattaya: : Palestine, Kuwait, Oman and Kyrgyz Republic are all set for Group D action at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Friday.

Palestine will meet Kuwait at the Jomtien Beach Arena in Pattaya while 2015 champions Oman will take on Kyrgyz Republic in the group's second match.

Khaydarov: Uzbekistan's victory well deserved

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Khaydarov: Uzbekistan's victory well deserved

Tashkent: Uzbekistan head coach Ravshan Khaydarov believes it was “logical” that his team advanced to Saturday’s  final of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 after dominating their semi-final meeting with Korea Republic at Bunyodkor Stadium on Wednesday.

The hosts were on top for much of the scoreless 120 minutes played out in front of almost 34,000 fans with Uzbekistan eventually prevailing 3-1 in a penalty shoot-out as goalkeeper Otobek Boymurodov saved three Korean penalties to take his nation into the final.

Iraq's Mohammed revels in final qualification, Togashi laments Japan's shortcomings

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Iraq's Mohammed revels in final qualification, Togashi laments Japan's shortcomings

Tashkent: Head coach Emad Mohammed expressed his delight with the congratulatory message from Iraq Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani after the Lions of Mesopotamia reached the final of the AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023.

Iraq emerged on top after a dramatic encounter against Japan at JAR Stadium saw Mohammed’s men take the lead on two occasions, being clawed back every time before finally winning the tie 5-3 on penalties after the 120 minutes had ended 2-2.
 
The result means Iraq return to the final for the first time since 2012 and are set to face hosts Uzbekistan who defeated Korea Republic on penalties too.

Jose Kante joins Urawa Reds

Thu, 16 Mar, 2023

Jose Kante joins Urawa Reds

Tokyo: AFC Champions League™ 2022 finalists Urawa Red Diamonds have confirmed the signing of Guinea international striker Jose Kante.

The 32-year-old Spain-born forward has joined the J1 League side having enjoyed a short stint in the Chinese Super League with Cangzhou Mighty Lions, where he scored 14 times in 16 league matches.