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. 

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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. 

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.

Jordan defeat Oman to finish top; Iraq edge Syria for third place

Tue, 27 Sep, 2022

Jordan defeat Oman to finish top; Iraq edge Syria for third place

Amman:  A second half penalty secured Jordan a 1-0 win in the final of the Jordan International Friendly Tournament at the Amman International Stadium on Monday.

Iraq finished third after defeating Syria 1-0 in the playoff.

Simon, Raso back for Australia

Tue, 27 Sep, 2022

Simon, Raso back for Australia

Sydney: Head coach Tony Gustavsson has named a 23-player Australia squad for friendly matches against South Africa and Denmark.

Australia will host a “home” match against the reigning Women’s African Cup of Nations champions in London on October 8 before jetting to Midtjylland for a clash with Denmark three days later.