#ACFutsal2024 - Group Stage In Numbers

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

#ACFutsal2024 - Group Stage In Numbers

Bangkok: After six days of high-octane action, the group stage of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 drew to a close on Monday as the cast for the quarter-finals was confirmed. 

Ahead of Wednesday last-eight matches, the-AFC.com highlights some of the facts and figures that stood out during the group stage. 

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#ACFutsal2024 - Quarter-finalists decided

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

#ACFutsal2024 - Quarter-finalists decided

Bangkok: Defending champions Japan were the shock casualties as the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 knockout stage was finalised on Monday.

Japan were eliminated after only managing a 1-1 draw with Tajikistan on Monday, which meant the four-time champions finished third in Group C while Afghanistan created history by advancing on their tournament debut. 

Group C: Resilient Iraq edge Saudi Arabia for top spot

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Group C: Resilient Iraq edge Saudi Arabia for top spot

Doha: Iraq completed their turnaround at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ with a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia to emerge the Group C winners on Monday. 

A second consecutive win enabled Iraq to overcome an opening defeat to Thailand to finish top on six points with Saudi Arabia also advancing as the runners-up, after Thailand lost 1-0 to Tajikistan in the other game.

Group C: Safarov stars as Tajikistan dash Thailand's hopes

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Group C: Safarov stars as Tajikistan dash Thailand's hopes

Doha: Manuchehr Safarov’s header in added time secured a 1-0 victory for Tajikistan over Thailand in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ tie at the Al Janoub Stadium on Monday. 

The win, however, was not enough to take Tajikistan through as they finished third, with Iraq taking top spot after defeating Saudi Arabia 2-1 in the other Group C tie.  The result meant heartbreak for Thailand as well, with the Southeast Asians having been in prime position to book a spot in the next stage. 

Group D: IR Iran send title warning

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Group D: IR Iran send title warning

Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran were at their best as they sailed 4-0 past Kuwait in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 Group D tie at the Hua Mark Indoor Arena on Monday.

The victory meant Iran topped the table with nine points with a quarter-final against Kyrgyz Republic next in their bid to win a 13th title.
 
Defeat for Kuwait meant elimination as debutants Afghanistan finished ahead of them on goal difference with both teams tied on four points. 

Group D: Afghanistan book historic berth

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Group D: Afghanistan book historic berth

Bangkok: Afghanistan made history by reaching the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 knockout stage in their debut after defeating Bahrain 3-2 at Bangkok Arena on Monday. 

With Group D winners Islamic Republic of Iran beating Kuwait 4-0 at Hua Mark Indoor Stadium, Afghanistan leapfrogged the West Asians on goal difference to take second place in the group.
 
Afghanistan will now face Group C winners Tajikistan in the quarter-finals for a place at the 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan.

Preview - West Semi-final (2nd Leg): Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 2 v 4 Al Ain FC (UAE)

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Preview - West Semi-final (2nd Leg): Al Hilal SFC (KSA) 2 v 4 Al Ain FC (UAE)

Riyadh: Al Ain FC will have to be at their defensive best if they are to stop Al Hilal SFC in the second leg of their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 semi-final on Tuesday.

Al Ain, the inaugural AFC Champions League winners in 2003, won the first leg 4-2 but know that a tough 90 minutes awaits them at Riyadh's Kingdom Arena.

Preview - West Zone Final (2nd Leg): Al Nahda (OMA) 0 v 1 Al Ahed FC (LBN)

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Preview - West Zone Final (2nd Leg): Al Nahda (OMA) 0 v 1 Al Ahed FC (LBN)

Muscat: Al Nahda will be confident of their chances when they host Al Ahed SC in the second leg of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 West Zone final on Tuesday.

Al Ahed will take a 1-0 lead into the tie but Al Nahda of Oman will believe home ground advantage will take them past the Lebanese side at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex.