Group C: Tabata expects more from Japan's title chasers

Wed, 22 Mar, 2023

Group C: Tabata expects more from Japan's title chasers

Pattaya: Defending champions Japan showed they will be hard to stop in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 after advancing with a perfect record from Group C.

Japan defeated Lebanon 9-3 in an action-packed game on Tuesday while group runners-up China PR were made to work for their 5-4 win over Indonesia. 
 
Japan will play Kuwait in Thursday’s quarter-finals as they continue their bid for a fourth title while China take on Oman.

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Group D: Perfect Oman hungry for success

Wed, 22 Mar, 2023

Group D: Perfect Oman hungry for success

Pattaya: Oman showed resilience to beat Palestine on Tuesday to cement their place in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 quarter-finals.

The 2015 champions defeated Palestine 5-1, while Kuwait joined them in the last eight after edging Kyrgyz Republic 3-2 on penalties following a 4-4 draw earlier on Tuesday.

Oman will face Group C runners-up China PR in the last eight while Kuwait will face a stern test against defending champions and Group C winners Japan on Thursday.

Preview - QF: IR Iran v Bahrain

Tue, 21 Mar, 2023

Preview - QF: IR Iran v Bahrain

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran are brimming with confidence as they head into their quarter-final tie with Bahrain at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Wednesday at the Jomtien Beach Arena.

Head coach Ali Naderi Hosseinabadi says his players have remained motivated throughout the competition, and will go into their match with the same spirit that saw them top Group B with a perfect record of three wins.

Preview - QF: Thailand v United Arab Emirates

Tue, 21 Mar, 2023

Preview - QF: Thailand v United Arab Emirates

Pattaya: Head coach Manus Madtoha has called on his Thailand players to show self-discipline when they face United Arab Emirates in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 quarter-finals at the Jomtien Beach Arena on Wednesday.

Thailand created history when they reached the knockout stage for the first time following their 2-0 win in the final group game over Bahrain. 

Vote for your Best Goal from Uzbekistan 2023

Tue, 21 Mar, 2023

Vote for your Best Goal from Uzbekistan 2023

Tashkent: The AFC U20 Asian Cup™ Uzbekistan 2023 drew to a conclusion with hosts Uzbekistan clinching their maiden title on home soil after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Iraq in Saturday's final at Bunyodkor Stadium. 

A total of 69 goals were scored in 31 matches across the cities of Tashkent and Fergana, at a ratio of 2.23 per match. the-AFC.com has selected eight of the finest goals from the tournament and asks you, the fans, to vote for your favourite at the foot of the article.