Group B: Uzbekistan determined to stay perfect; Iraq focused on victory

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

Group B: Uzbekistan determined to stay perfect; Iraq focused on victory

Bangkok: Uzbekistan are vying to extend their winning momentum when they face Saudi Arabia on Matchday Three in Group B of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 on Sunday.

Iraq, meanwhile, are expecting to shed their past performances and focus on winning their final group game against Australia.

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Group A: Myanmar 0-5 Thailand

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

Group A: Myanmar 0-5 Thailand

Bangkok: Thailand secured their place in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 quarter-finals with a game to spare after an emphatic 5-0 win over Myanmar in Group A on Friday.

With maximum points from their opening two games, Thailand top the standings ahead of Vietnam who are on four points after their 1-0 win over bottom side China PR earlier in the day.

Myanmar, in third with a point, still have a mathematical chance to claim a maiden knockout stage place should they defeat already-eliminated China on Matchday Three and results, and a hefty goal swing, go their way in the corresponding Thailand – Vietnam clash.

Group A: China PR 0-1 Vietnam

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

Group A: China PR 0-1 Vietnam

Bangkok: Vietnam claimed their first victory of AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 after edging a now eliminated China PR 1-0 in Group A on Friday.

Nhan Gia Hung’s fine free-kick proved the difference between the sides in what was a closely fought tie as Vietnam got their campaign back on winning ways.

Group B: Australia 2-4 Saudi Arabia

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

Group B: Australia 2-4 Saudi Arabia

Bangkok: Saudi Arabia bounced back in style to defeat Australia 4-2 in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand Bangkok™ 2024 Group B tie at the Bangkok Arena on Friday.

Nawaf Aroan struck twice to steer Saudi Arabia past a gritty Australian side to set up a mouthwatering clash against Uzbekistan next with Australia taking on Iraq on Sunday.

Group B: Iraq 1-4 Uzbekistan

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

Group B: Iraq 1-4 Uzbekistan

Bangkok: Uzbekistan took a huge step towards the quarter-finals of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 after defeating Iraq 4-1 in their Group B tie at the Bangkok Arena on Friday.

Uzbekistan top the standings on six points with Iraq second, with the Central Asian side to take on Saudi Arabia in their final group fixture on Sunday. Iraq will play winless Australia.

Shenaishil delighted with Iraq’s response

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

Shenaishil delighted with Iraq’s response

Al Wakrah: Head coach Radhi Shenaishil praised Iraq for the strong recovery which led to their 4-2 win over Tajikistan in an AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Group C tie on Friday.

Iraq had opened their Group C campaign with a 2-0 defeat to Thailand but Shenaishil’s players showed tremendous discipline to regroup and address their shortcomings to bounce back in style.

Hat-trick hero Radif vows to do more for Saudi Arabia

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

Hat-trick hero Radif vows to do more for Saudi Arabia

Doha: Abdullah Radif became the first player to score a hat-trick at the AFC U23 Asian Cup™ since the 2016 edition and only the fourth to do so in the history of the competition as he helped Saudi Arabia to an emphatic 5-0 over Thailand on Friday.

The ecstatic 21-year-old forward said the big win was a confidence booster for the defending champions as they look to not only retain the trophy but also clinch a ticket to the Paris Olympics 2024.

Oiwa demands a more clinical Japan

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

Oiwa demands a more clinical Japan

Doha: Go Oiwa wants his players to be more clinical in front of goal in pursuit of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ title after seeing his Japan side advance to the quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over the United Arab Emirates on Friday.

Seiji Kimura and Sota Kawasaki were on target for the Japanese, who also hit the woodwork twice on their way to a comfortable victory over the Emirates that moved them onto six points from two games and sealed a spot in the next round.

But while the Japanese confirmed their qualification for the last eight ahead of their final Group B meeting with Korea Republic on Monday, Oiwa stressed the need for his players to show more composure in front of goal.

Hwang pleased with Korea Republic improvement, China PR display satisfies Cheng

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

Hwang pleased with Korea Republic improvement, China PR display satisfies Cheng

Doha: When his side headed into the break with a one-goal lead against China PR on Friday at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium, Korea Republic head coach Hwang Sun-hong admitted he was a worried man at that point in time.

That was after their Group B opponents in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ had come close to scoring on numerous occasions, some as a result of defensive lapses, even if Lee Young-jun had broken the deadlock in the 35th minute with their only effort on target.

It led to Hwang making much-needed adjustments to Korea Republic’s tactics and he was rewarded with an improved display after the restart, which saw the 2020 champions run out 2-0 winners.

Semi-final, 1st Leg: What they said

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

Semi-final, 1st Leg: What they said

Kuala Lumpur: Al Ain FC and Ulsan Hyundai FC will travel to the second legs of their AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 semi-finals with leads to defend after they posted wins over Al Hilal SFC and Yokohama F. Marinos in the first leg last Wednesday.

The biggest story of the week was inaugural winners Al Ain claiming a memorable 4-2 win over Saudi powerhouse and four-time Asian champions Al Hilal, while in their quest for a third continental title, Ulsan edged Yokohama 1-0.

Before turning our attention to next week’s all-important return meetings, the-AFC.com looks back at what those involved had to say.