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Enhanced match analyses debut at AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

Enhanced match analyses debut at AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024

Bangkok: The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) introduced an enhanced method to collect statistical and technical data at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 with a view to providing more detailed match analyses.

The introduction of the system to the AFC’s flagship futsal competition not only aims to increase supporting services to participating teams, but to also share improved AFC’s Technical Study Group (TSG) reports with all Member Associations (MAs) including those not participating at the ongoing edition.

Preview - Semi-final: Uzbekistan v IR Iran

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

Preview - Semi-final: Uzbekistan v IR Iran

Bangkok: Uzbekistan will encounter their toughest challenge yet when they go head-to-head with Islamic Republic of Iran in the semi-finals of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 at the Bangkok Arena on Friday.

Both sides are in great form, having won their previous four matches en route to the semi-finals with Uzbekistan showing nerves of steel to defeat Vietnam in the quarter-finals on Wednesday, thanks to Sunatulla Juraev’s last gasp goal. 

Preview - Semi-final: Thailand v Tajikistan

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

Preview - Semi-final: Thailand v Tajikistan

Bangkok: Thailand and Tajikistan are set for an exciting showdown in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 semi-finals at the Hua Mark Indoor Stadium on Friday.

Thailand hold the psychological edge, having defeated Tajikistan in a memorable nine-goal thriller in the 2016 edition and more recently emerging 3-2 winners in the 2024 qualifiers.

Preview - Playoffs: Iraq v Afghanistan; Vietnam v Kyrgyz Republic

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

Preview - Playoffs: Iraq v Afghanistan; Vietnam v Kyrgyz Republic

Bangkok: The four losing quarter-finalists of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 will compete for the sole remaining spot in the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 on Friday.

Iraq, who have never featured in the World Cup, will take on debutants Afghanistan, while Vietnam face Kyrgyz Republic.

The two winners will then face off with the victors to be Asia’s fifth representatives at the FIFA Futsal World Cup, joining Islamic Republic of Iran, Tajikistan, Thailand and hosts Uzbekistan.

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Semi-finalists confirmed, Uzbekistan 2024 door still open for four

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

Semi-finalists confirmed, Uzbekistan 2024 door still open for four

Bangkok: The four losing quarter-finalists of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 will get another crack at securing a spot at the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024, following Uzbekistan’s progress to the semi-finals on Wednesday.

The quarter-final ties played at the Hua Mark Indoor Arena and Bangkok Arena witnessed 12-time winners Islamic Republic of Iran defeat Kyrgyz Republic 6-1 to set up a last four showdown with Uzbekistan on Friday while Thailand - who earned a hard-fought 2-1 win over Iraq - will meet Tajikistan, who edged debutants Afghanistan 2-1 to make the continental semi-finals and FIFA Futsal World Cup for the first time. 

Uzbekistan roar to last four spot

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

Uzbekistan roar to last four spot

Bangkok: Uzbekistan sealed their place in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 semi-finals after coming from behind to edge Vietnam 2-1 in their last-eight tie on Wednesday.

While Uzbekistan will continue their bid to win the continental title for the first time in the semi-finals against Islamic Republic of Iran, Vietnam's hopes of qualifying for the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024 now depend on navigating through a playoff.

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Thailand fight back to beat Iraq

Thu, 25 Apr, 2024

Thailand fight back to beat Iraq

Bangkok: Therdsak Charoenphong’s dramatic late winner saw hosts Thailand defeat Iraq 3-2 on Wednesday to book a semi-final meeting with Tajikistan at AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 and qualify for the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup, which will take place in Uzbekistan this September.

Goals from Salim Al Husaynat and Tareq Sulaiman put Iraq in a strong position early on before Alongkorn Janphon responded in the final moments of the first half to reduce the deficit at half-time.
 
Alongkorn’s equaliser after the restart set-up a grandstand finish and Therdsak’s winner with just over a minute remaining saw Thailand take their place in the final four of the continental competition and ensured participation in the FIFA Futsal World Cup for the seventh time in a row.
 
Iraq will need to wait for the result of the last quarter-final tie between Uzbekistan and Vietnam to find out if their time at the tournament has ended or will be extended to Friday’s play-off semi-finals.