Group A: Kuwait sail past Oman

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

Group A: Kuwait sail past Oman

Kuwait City: Kuwait opened their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group A campaign with a resounding 7-2 win over Oman on Tuesday.

The win puts Kuwait top of the group ahead of Thailand, who edged Iraq 3-2, on goal difference. 

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Group A: Thailand fight back to edge Iraq

Tue, 27 Sep, 2022

Group A: Thailand fight back to edge Iraq

Kuwait City: Thailand came from two goals down to defeat Iraq 3-2 in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group A opener at the Saad Al Abdullah Hall on Wednesday.

The amazing win gives Thailand an early advantage in the race for a knockout stage berth.


Group B: Tajikistan hang on to beat Bahrain

Tue, 27 Sep, 2022

Group B: Tajikistan hang on to beat Bahrain

Kuwait City: Tajikistan overcame a stiff test from Bahrain to emerge 4-3 winners in their opening AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group B tie on Tuesday.

The enthralling encounter at the Saad Al Abdullah Hall saw end to end action with Tajikistan just holding on for the three points. 

Group B: Uzbekistan cruise against Turkmenistan

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

Group B: Uzbekistan cruise against Turkmenistan

Kuwait City: Uzbekistan were in their element as they kicked off their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group B campaign with an 8-0 win over Turkmenistan on Tuesday.

The victory gives four-time runners-up Uzbekistan an early advantage in the race for a knockout stage berth, with Bahrain and Tajikistan also in the group. 

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

Tue, 27 Sep, 2022

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

Kuwait City: Indonesia are braced for a stern opening test against defending champions Islamic Republic of Iran, while Lebanon will face Chinese Taipei in Group C of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Wednesday.

Twelve-time champions Iran are the obvious main draw while Lebanon, who have reached the quarter-finals on eight occasions, will fancy their chances of advancing to the knockout stage as well.

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

Tue, 27 Sep, 2022

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

Kuwait City: Vietnam will open their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group D campaign against Korea Republic, while three-time winners Japan face Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

Japan are early favourites to top the group with  Vietnam, Saudi Arabia and Korea Republic vying for a place in the knock-out stage.

Qatar 2022 Watch: IR Iran, Senegal play to a stalemate

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

Qatar 2022 Watch: IR Iran, Senegal play to a stalemate

Mödling: Sardar Azmoun came off the bench to secure Islamic Republic of Iran a 1-1 draw with Senegal in an international friendly at the BSFZ-Arena in Austria on Tuesday.

Having trailed 1-0, the fight back will satisfy Iran as they set their sights on the FIFA World Cup Finals Qatar 2022 in November. 

Qatar 2022 Watch: Schmidt earns Japan draw against Ecuador

Tue, 27 Sep, 2022

Qatar 2022 Watch: Schmidt earns Japan draw against Ecuador

Dusseldorf: Daniel Schmidt’s late penalty save earned Japan a 0-0 draw with Ecuador in Dusseldorf on Tuesday in the Samurai Blue’s final warm-up before Hajime Moriyasu names his 26-man squad for November’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Finals.

Schmidt kept out Ener Valencia’s 82nd minute spot-kick to ensure the Japanese, who will play Germany, Spain and Costa Rica in Qatar, ended their pre-FIFA World Cup camp in Germany undefeated following last Friday’s 2-0 victory over the United States.

Qatar 2022 Watch: Son stars as Korea Republic defeat Cameroon

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

Qatar 2022 Watch: Son stars as Korea Republic defeat Cameroon

Seoul: Son Heung-min was on target for the second game in a row as Korea Republic picked up a 1-0 win over Cameroon at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Tuesday to go into November’s FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Finals on a high.

Son scored with a close range header 10 minutes before the interval to earn the Koreans the victory four days after netting a blistering free-kick against Costa Rica in a 2-2 draw at Goyang Stadium.

Wrap: Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Nepal and Vietnam shine

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

Wrap: Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Nepal and Vietnam shine

Kuala Lumpur: Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Nepal and Vietnam registered wins on another day of busy international action on Tuesday.

Uzbekistan looked set to be headed for victory but two goals in added time time saw Costa Rica steal the win at the death. Bahrain also suffered defeat, losing 2-0 to Panama.