Group D: Heartbreak for Saudi Arabia despite victory over Korea Republic

Sun, 02 Oct, 2022

Group D: Heartbreak for Saudi Arabia despite victory over Korea Republic

Kuwait City: Saudi Arabia defeated Korea Republic 4-0 but were still eliminated from the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 at the Saad Al Abdullah Hal on Sunday.

With Japan beating Vietnam 2-0, Saudi Arabia finished third with all three teams ending their Group D campaign on six points. 

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Group D: Japan defeat Vietnam as both advance

Sun, 02 Oct, 2022

Group D: Japan defeat Vietnam as both advance

Kuwait City: Japan beat Vietnam 2-0 to book their place in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 quarter-finals on Sunday.

Japan finished as the Group D winners while Vietnam, despite the defeat, also advanced as they pipped Saudi Arabia to the runners-up spot, with all three teams finishing on six points. 

Japan will play the Group C runners-up in the quarter-finals while Vietnam will take on defending champions Islamic Republic of Iran.

Patient game was Thailand’s secret weapon, says Narongsak

Sun, 02 Oct, 2022

Patient game was Thailand’s secret weapon, says Narongsak

Kuwait City: Narongsak Wingwon said Thailand's patient game gave them the edge to defeat Oman 6-1 in their final AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group A fixture on Saturday.

Despite the scoreline, Thailand were made to work hard for their six goals at the Saad Al Abdullah Hall by a determined Oman side, who were looking to sign off with the first win of their campaign.

Camara Sobral happy with determined Kuwait; Alsharieh rues missed opportunity

Sun, 02 Oct, 2022

Camara Sobral happy with determined Kuwait; Alsharieh rues missed opportunity

Kuwait CIty: Head coach Ricardo Camara Sobral admitted Kuwait needed a little bit of luck to reach the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 quarter-finals after their 2-2 draw against Iraq on Saturday.

Kuwait took an early lead but were left trailing with Iraq netting two goals before the home side levelled the tie to secure their passage into the knockout stage.

The result meant Kuwait advanced behind group winners Thailand and will face Group B winners Uzbekistan next.

Uzbekistan want to go all the way, says Akhmedov

Sun, 02 Oct, 2022

Uzbekistan want to go all the way, says Akhmedov

Kuwait City: Uzbekistan completed their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group D campaign with a perfect record of three victories, and head coach Bakhodir Akhmedov has challenged his players to maintain their winning streak in their bid to lift their first-ever title. 

Five players found the back of the net in Saturday's 6-1 win over Bahrain as Uzbekistan advanced to the quarter-finals for the 14th consecutive time.  

Vakhidov proud to end Tajikistan’s 15-year wait

Sun, 02 Oct, 2022

Vakhidov proud to end Tajikistan’s 15-year wait

Kuwait City: Head coach Pairav Vakhiodv praised his Tajikistan players for their hard work which resulted in them reaching the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ knockout stage for the first time since 2007. 

Tajikistan had to survive a late Turkmenistan revival in their final Group B tie before winning 8-5 to advance to the quarter-finals as the runners-up behind Uzbekistan. 

AFC Cup™ 2022: The Race for the Golden Boot

Sun, 02 Oct, 2022

AFC Cup™ 2022: The Race for the Golden Boot

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Cup™ 2022 is moving towards a thrilling climax with just four teams remaining ahead of the West Zone and Inter-Zone Finals on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively. 

While lifting the title is the ultimate aim of all those still involved, there is also an intriguing battle going on for the Golden Boot, with Kuala Lumpur City FC’s Paulo Josue and Viettel FC’s Pedro Paulo leading the way on five goals. 

Viettel, however, have been eliminated which leaves Josue in pole position, although there are several players who still have their sights on catching the Brazilian. The-AFC.com highlights those who remain in contention for the top scorer accolade. 

KL City’s Lambert relishing ‘experience of a lifetime’ in AFC Cup™

Sun, 02 Oct, 2022

KL City’s Lambert relishing ‘experience of a lifetime’ in AFC Cup™

Kuala Lumpur: Declan Lambert has described Kuala Lumpur City FC’s run to the final four of the AFC Cup™ 2022 as one of the best experiences of his life as the side from the Malaysian capital gear up for their Inter-Zone final against Uzbekistan’s PFC Sogdiana on Wednesday. 

It’s been quite the year for Malaysia-born Lambert, who joined KL City at the beginning of 2022 and has been a key figure in the debutants’ maiden continental campaign in which his side won the ASEAN Zone before defeating India’s ATK Mohun Bagan in the Inter-Zone semi-final. 

Soon after that result Lambert received his first call-up to the Malaysia national team, scoring in the penalty shootout victory over Thailand in the King’s Cup on his debut just a week ago.