Giustozzi hails Vietnam’s resilience, Plaza applauds Saudi Arabia’s grit

Sat, 01 Oct, 2022

Giustozzi hails Vietnam’s resilience, Plaza applauds Saudi Arabia’s grit

Kuwait City: Vietnam head coach Diego Guistozzi was extremely proud of his charges for overpowering a strong Saudi Arabia side to emerge 3-1 winners in Group D of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Friday. 

After controlling most of the first half, Vietnam were forced to play defensively as Saudi Arabia pressed hard for the equaliser with goalkeeper Humood Aldahhan acting as their fifth attacking player.

Vietnam, however, handled the pressure well before taking advantage of Saudi Arabia’s aggression with two second half goals to seal the win.

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Kogure praises Japan’s composure in huge win over Korea Republic

Sat, 01 Oct, 2022

Kogure praises Japan’s composure in huge win over Korea Republic

Kuwait City: Japan head coach Kenichiro Kogure praised his players for keeping their composure against a resilient Korea Republic side, before powering to a 6-0 win on Matchday Two of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Friday. 

Three goals in either half saw the three-time champions bag their first win of the tournament, reigniting their hopes of reaching the knockout stage. 

After taking a two-goal lead by the seventh minute, Japan were forced to play more defensively as Korea Republic initiated power play, but the Samurai Blue handled the pressure exceptionally well to keep a clean sheet.

Preview - Group A: Thailand v Oman; Kuwait v Iraq

Fri, 30 Sep, 2022

Preview - Group A: Thailand v Oman; Kuwait v Iraq

Kuwait City: Group A is set for an exciting finale with Thailand playing Oman, while Kuwait face Iraq in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Saturday.

Kuwait, on four points, lead the standings on goal difference ahead of Thailand, while Iraq are a point adrift in third – with the top spot still very much up for grabs.

Preview - Group B: Tajikistan v Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan v Bahrain

Fri, 30 Sep, 2022

Preview - Group B: Tajikistan v Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan v Bahrain

Kuwait City: Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Bahrain will battle for the second knockout stage from Group B of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Saturday. 

Uzbekistan, who have already confirmed their place in the quarter-finals, will be looking to keep a perfect winning record when they go up against Bahrain, while Tajikistan and Turkmenistan face off in the day’s earlier match.