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.

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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. 

Group C: Japan 9-3 Lebanon

Tue, 21 Mar, 2023

Group C: Japan 9-3 Lebanon

Pattaya: Defending champions Japan confirmed their spot in the quarter-finals of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 when they easily overcame Lebanon 9-3 in their last Group C match on Tuesday.

Japan topped their group unbeaten and will meet Kuwait on Thursday while Group C runners-up China PR will play Oman on the same day.

Group C: China PR 5-4 Indonesia

Tue, 21 Mar, 2023

Group C: China PR 5-4 Indonesia

Pattaya: China PR came back from two goals down to defeat Indonesia 5-4 in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group C tie on Tuesday.

With six points from three matches, China PR finished second and are through to the quarter-finals after Japan claimed top spot after defeating Lebanon 9-3.

Group D: Oman 5-1 Palestine

Tue, 21 Mar, 2023

Group D: Oman 5-1 Palestine

Pattaya: Oman produced a sparkling fightback to defeat Palestine 5-1 in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Group D tie on Tuesday.

The 2015 champions finished top of the table ahead of Kuwait leaving Palestine third with Kyrgyz Republic bottom.
 
Oman will face China PR in the quarter-finals, while Kuwait meet defending champions Japan.

Group D: Kuwait 4-4 Kyrgyz Republic (AET, Kuwait win 3-2 on penalties)

Tue, 21 Mar, 2023

Group D: Kuwait 4-4 Kyrgyz Republic (AET, Kuwait win 3-2 on penalties)

Pattaya: Kuwait defeated Kyrgyz Republic 3-2 on penalties in their last Group D match at the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Tuesday.

The tie ended 4-4 after extra time, with Darweesh scoring the winning penalty as Kuwait finish second with four points and will face defending champions Japan in the quarter-finals after Oman beat Palestine 5-1 to top the group.

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.

Europe Wrap: Kubo decisive for Sociedad; Mitoma helps Brighton reach FA Cup semis

Tue, 21 Mar, 2023

Europe Wrap: Kubo decisive for Sociedad; Mitoma helps Brighton reach FA Cup semis

Kuala Lumpur: Takefusa Kubo scored his fifth goal in Spain’s top division this season as fourth-placed Real Sociedad overcame Elche 2-0 on Sunday to reignite their bid for a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League.

His Japanese compatriot Kaoru Mitoma continued his fine form in England, getting on the scoresheet as Brighton & Hove Albion advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals, while Australia’s Ellie Carpenter and China PR’s Li Mengwen will face off in the Coupe de France final after Olympique Lyonnais and Paris Saint-Germain won their semi-finals.
 
Islamic Republic of Iran forward Alireza Jahanbakhsh starred in Feyenoord’s historic Klassieker triumph over Ajax and Ritsu Doan has now found the back of the net in successive games for SC Freiburg in Germany, so join the-AFC.com as we look back at how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week.