Elibaev wants Uzbekistan to keep winning

Fri, 30 Sep, 2022

Elibaev wants Uzbekistan to keep winning

Kuwait City: Uzbekistan may have confirmed their spot in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 quarter-finals, but Ravshan Elibaev wants them to keep their winning trend going as they look to close out their Group B campaign in style. 

Three first half goals, coupled with Elibaev’s exceptional goalkeeping, saw them see off a resilient Tajikistan side 3-2 to secure their second successive win, and a spot in the knockout stage. 

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We deserved more, says Bahrain’s Da Silva

Fri, 30 Sep, 2022

We deserved more, says Bahrain’s Da Silva

Kuwait City: Bahrain head coach Marcelino da Silva felt his side should have walked away with full points, instead of settling for a 4-4 draw with Turkmenistan on Matchday Two of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Thursday. 

The result sees both teams still in contention to advance into the knockout stage after Uzbekistan confirmed their spot in the quarter-finals as Group B winners. 

Hat-trick hero Faisal optimistic about Iraq’s chances

Fri, 30 Sep, 2022

Hat-trick hero Faisal optimistic about Iraq’s chances

Kuwait City: Salim Faisal believes Iraq’s 5-0 win over Oman on Thursday is what the team needed as a confidence booster for their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 campaign.

The victory firmly put Iraq back into contention for a knockout stage berth after their opening day 3-2 defeat against Thailand.

Mixed feelings for Camara Sobral, Cesar Gago after Kuwait, Thailand classic

Fri, 30 Sep, 2022

Mixed feelings for Camara Sobral, Cesar Gago after Kuwait, Thailand classic

Kuwait City: Ricardo Camara Sobral was pleased with Kuwait’s performance following their hard-earned 2-2 draw against Thailand in Group A of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Thursday.

Kuwait, despite playing on home soil, had to come from behind to take home a share of the spoils to lead the standings on goal difference, with Iraq third after their five-goal fest against Oman.

Preview - Group C: Indonesia v Lebanon; Chinese Taipei v IR Iran

Thu, 29 Sep, 2022

Preview - Group C: Indonesia v Lebanon; Chinese Taipei v IR Iran

Kuwait City: Indonesia and Chinese Taipei are braced for tough encounters in Group C of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Friday.

Indonesia will be aiming to bounce back against Lebanon, while Chinese Taipei face defending champions Islamic Republic of Iran in  Matchday Two ties.

Preview - Group D: Saudi Arabia v Vietnam; Korea Republic v Japan

Thu, 29 Sep, 2022

Preview - Group D: Saudi Arabia v Vietnam; Korea Republic v Japan

Kuwait City: Saudi Arabia and Vietnam will be aiming to pull themselves further away in Group D of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 when they clash at the Saad Al Abdullah Hall on Friday. 

Korea Republic and Japan, meanwhile, will face off in a bid to revive their respective campaigns.