Preview - QF: Oman v China PR

Wed, 22 Mar, 2023

Preview - QF: Oman v China PR

Pattaya: Familiarity will be the key when Oman and China PR meet in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 quarter-final at the Jomtien Beach Arena on Thursday. 

The West Asians, champions in 2015, finished unbeaten to top Group D while twice-semi-finalists China PR advanced as the Group C runners-up, winning two matches but losing 6-1 to defending champions Japan.

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Preview - QF: Japan v Kuwait

Thu, 23 Mar, 2023

Preview - QF: Japan v Kuwait

Pattaya: Kuwait head coach Ahmed Abdelrazek wants his team to show resilience when they face defending champions Japan in their AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 quarter-final on Thursday.

Kuwait, having never reached the quarter-finals in three previous attempts, come head to head against a formidable Japanese side who are aiming to win a record extending fourth AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup title.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Uzbekistan 2023 in Numbers

Wed, 22 Mar, 2023

Uzbekistan 2023 in Numbers

Tashkent: After three weeks of non-stop action, it was the hosts Uzbekistan who were crowned AFC U20 Asian Cup™ champions following a narrow 1-0 victory over Iraq in the final at Bunyodkor Stadium on Saturday. 

The victory capped an unbeaten campaign for the Central Asians as they also progressed to May’s FIFA U20 World Cup in Indonesia for what will be their fifth appearance at the global showpiece.
 
As the dust settles on a hugely successful continental competition in the Central Asian nation, the-AFC.com highlights some of the numbers that stood out from Uzbekistan 2023.