Group A: Thailand set early marker; Myanmar aim to continue impressing

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Group A: Thailand set early marker; Myanmar aim to continue impressing

Bangkok: Early frontrunners Thailand will face a buoyant Myanmar in Group A of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024, while China PR and Vietnam will be searching for their first win at Hua Mark Indoor Stadium on Friday.

Thailand defeated China PR 3-1 on Matchday One, while Myanmar created history after claiming a point from Vietnam in a 1-1 stalemate. 

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Group B: Uzbekistan, Iraq set for exciting battle

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Group B: Uzbekistan, Iraq set for exciting battle

Bangkok: Uzbekistan meet Iraq in a top of the table clash in Group B of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024, while Australia will be aiming to bounce back with victory against Saudi Arabia on Friday.

Uzbekistan came back from a goal down to see off Australia 3-2, while defeated Saudi Arabia 5-1 on Matchday One.

Group A: Thailand 3-1 China PR

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Group A: Thailand 3-1 China PR

Bangkok: Thailand kicked off their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 Group A campaign in winning fashion, defeating China PR 3-1 on Wednesday.

The victory gives the hosts an early advantage in the race for a knockout stage berth, with Vietnam and Myanmar having drawn the group’s earlier game also at Hua Mark Indoor Stadium.

Group A: Vietnam 1-1 Myanmar

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Group A: Vietnam 1-1 Myanmar

Bangkok: Myanmar claimed a historic first-ever point in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ after opening the 2024 edition with a 1-1 draw with Vietnam in Group A on Wednesday.

The enthralling encounter at the Hua Mark Indoor Stadium saw Myanmar, appearing for just the second time after losing all three games in their debut in 2018, hold the 2016 semi-finalists to a stunning stalemate.

Group B: Uzbekistan 3-2 Australia

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

Group B: Uzbekistan 3-2 Australia

Bangkok: Uzbekistan came back from a goal down to seal a 3-2 win against Australia in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 Group B opener at the Bangkok Arena on Wednesday.

Wade Giovenali gave Australia a first half lead before Uzbekistan came back fighting with goals from Akbar Usmonov and Dilshod Rakhmatov to seal the win.

Group B: Saudi Arabia 1-5 Iraq

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Group B: Saudi Arabia 1-5 Iraq

Bangkok: Iraq powered to a 5-1 win over Saudi Arabia in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 Group B opener at the Bangkok Arena on Wednesday.

In an impressive show of force, Iraq took a 3-1 lead going into the break and will relish Friday’s showdown with Uzbekistan, with the Central Asian side having kicked off their campaign with a 3-2 win over Australia earlier in the day. 

Al Ain's Rahimi promises more after ending Al Hilal's amazing run

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Al Ain's Rahimi promises more after ending Al Hilal's amazing run

Al Ain: Soufiane Rahimi promised more of the same next week after his hat-trick helped steer Al Ain to a stunning 4-2 win over Al Hilal SFC in the first leg of their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 semi-final on Wednesday.

The Morocco striker scored all of his goals in the first half as UAE's Al Ain stopped Al Hilal's world-record breaking run at 34 wins. 

Ulsan make Hong proud; Kewell confident Marinos can bounce back

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Ulsan make Hong proud; Kewell confident Marinos can bounce back

Ulsan: Head coach Hong Myung-bo expressed pride after Ulsan Hyundai confirmed their spot in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 following their 1-0 win over Yokohama F. Marinos in the first leg of their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 semi-final on Wednesday.

Although there is still work to be done if Ulsan are to stay on track for a third continental title, the slender first leg win over Marinos meant they are assured of being one of the four Asian teams who will compete in next year's expanded FIFA Club World Cup.

Abdysh-Ata’s Akhmedov, Mariners’ Jackson equally optimistic of advancing

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Abdysh-Ata’s Akhmedov, Mariners’ Jackson equally optimistic of advancing

Bishkek: It remains all to play for in the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Inter-Zone final between FK Abdysh-Ata Kant and Central Coast Mariners, with both head coaches optimistic of their respective sides’ chances of going through. 

Brian Kaltak gave Australia’s Mariners the lead with nine minutes left but Magamed Uzdenov equalised for Kyrgyz Republic’s Abdysh-Ata, with Islam Akhmedov hopeful his team will play even better in next week’s return leg. 

Japan legend Hasebe announces retirement

Thu, 18 Apr, 2024

Japan legend Hasebe announces retirement

Frankfurt: Japan’s AFC Asian Cup™-winning captain Makoto Hasebe has announced he will bring down the curtain on his illustrious career when he retires at the end of the current Bundesliga season.

The 40-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt midfielder played 114 times for Japan and led his country to the continental title in 2011 while also winning the 2007 AFC Champions League title with Urawa Red Diamonds during a career that featured almost 700 club appearances.