#ACFutsal2024 - Preview: Groups A & B

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

#ACFutsal2024 - Preview: Groups A & B

Bangkok: Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar and China PR are primed for Group A of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 to begin on Wednesday.

Vietnam and Myanmar will kick off the action at the Hua Mark Indoor Stadium, before hosts Thailand take centre stage against China PR.

Meanwhile, Group B is intriguingly poised with Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Australia joining upcoming 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup hosts Uzbekistan.

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#ACFutsal2024 - Know Your Teams: Groups A & B

Sun, 14 Apr, 2024

#ACFutsal2024 - Know Your Teams: Groups A & B

Bangkok: The AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 kicks off on April 17 with 16 teams aiming to lift the coveted title.

Join the-AFC.com as we preview Groups A and B with the top two teams from each to progress to the quarter-finals, with the tournament also serving as the qualifier for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024. 

#ACFutsal2024 - Know Your Teams: Groups C & D

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

#ACFutsal2024 - Know Your Teams: Groups C & D

Bangkok: Groups C and D of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 promise thrilling action with defending champions Japan and 12-time winners the teams to beat.

Four-time winners Japan have Tajikistan, Korea Republic and Kyrgyz Republic for company in Group C while standing in Iran's way in Group D are Kuwait, Bahrain and Afghanistan.  

#ACFutsal - Five memorable matches

Thu, 11 Apr, 2024

#ACFutsal - Five memorable matches

Kuala Lumpur: Sixteen teams will be vying for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 title when the 17th edition kicks off in Bangkok on April 17.

Japan are the defending champions while the Islamic Republic of Iran will be seeking a 13th title with the teams the only sides to have emerged champions in the history of the tournament.

There have been, however, some memorable matches over the years and the-AFC.com picks five of the best. 

Preview - East Semi-final (1st Leg): Ulsan Hyundai FC (Kor) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Preview - East Semi-final (1st Leg): Ulsan Hyundai FC (Kor) v Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN)

Ulsan: Ulsan Hyundai FC will tread with caution when they host Yokohama F. Marinos in the first leg of the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 East semi-final on Wednesday.

Korea Republic's Ulsan are seeking a third title while Japan's Marinos are appearing in the semi-finals for the first time.

Preview - Inter-Zone Final (1st Leg): FK Abdysh Ata Kant (KGZ) v Central Coast Mariners FC (AUS)

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Preview - Inter-Zone Final (1st Leg): FK Abdysh Ata Kant (KGZ) v Central Coast Mariners FC (AUS)

Bishkek: Kyrgyz Republic’s FK Abdysh-Ata Kant will look to draw inspiration from their fans when they take on Central Coast Mariners of Australia in the first leg of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Inter-Zone final on Wednesday.

The opportunity to become the first team from the Central Asian nation to feature in the final of the last edition of the AFC Cup will be the motivating factor for the Kyrgyz Premier League champions at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium.

Europe Wrap: Doan wins it for Freiburg; Taremi rescues point for Porto

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

Europe Wrap: Doan wins it for Freiburg; Taremi rescues point for Porto

Kuala Lumpur: Ritsu Doan’s stunning strike ensured a 1-0 win for SC Freiburg against SV Darmstadt 98 in the Bundesliga on Sunday and kept the Japan winger’s club in strong contention for a place in Europe next season. 

Mehdi Taremi came off the bench and salvaged a point for FC Porto as the Iranian striker levelled the score at 2-2 with eight minutes left on Saturday, as Hidemasa Morita’s Sporting Lisbon inched closer to the league title in Portugal with a 4-0 defeat of Gil Vicente. 
 
Uzbekistan captain Eldor Shomurodov scored to deny Inter a win in Italy, Australia defender Charlotte Grant advanced to the Women’s FA Cup final with Tottenham Hotspur in England and Thailand's Nicholas Mickelson was on target in Denmark, so join the-AFC.com as we find out how the Asian stars performed in Europe over the past week. 

Vale urges Qatar to build on win; Indonesia’s Shin stays positive

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

Vale urges Qatar to build on win; Indonesia’s Shin stays positive

Doha: Qatar produced a fine performance to secure a 2-0 victory over Indonesia in their opening AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2024 ™ match on Monday but head coach Ilidio Vale has urged his side to continue improving if they want to achieve success. 

Goals from Khaled Ali and Ahmed Al Rawi secured the win and the Group A top spot after Australia and Jordan settled for a draw in their tie.

Australia's Vidmar, Jordan's Abu Zema satisfied with stalemate

Tue, 16 Apr, 2024

Australia's Vidmar, Jordan's Abu Zema satisfied with stalemate

Doha: Tony Vidmar declared himself satisfied with the point his Australia team claimed in their 0-0 draw with Jordan in Group A at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ on Monday as the Olyroos failed to break down Abdallah Abu Zema’s defensively disciplined outfit.

The Jordanians held on for a draw despite playing for the final eight minutes plus stoppage time with 10 men following captain Danial Afaneh’s sending off for a second bookable offence, leaving both teams to share the spoils at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium.