AFC Futsal Asian Cup
Myanmar beat India 5-2, while Tajikistan cruised to a 6-1 finish against Palestine.
India 2-5 Myanmar
Myanmar made an explosive start with Thyne Phwet Aung striking the ball into the back of the net in the third minute but their lead was short lived with K Roluahpuia equalising in the 11th minute.
Myanmar made an explosive start with Thyne Phwet Aung striking the ball into the back of the net in the third minute but their lead was short lived with K Roluahpuia equalising in the 11th minute.
Myanmar, however, upped the ante and took the lead again in the 13th minute through Myo Thet Aung before India’s David Laltlansanga conceded an own goal in the closing stages of the half.
India held their own for the majority of the second half and their game plan almost came to fruition when Laltlansanga pulled one back in the 39th minute.
However, Myanmar further strengthened their position with efforts from Hlaing Min Tun and Myo Thet Aung to seal the victory.
Palestine 1-6 Tajikistan
Tajikistan piled the pressure on Palestine which led to Imad Fahjan conceding an own goal in the 11th minute before Samandar Rizomov doubled the Central Asian side’s advantage four minutes later.
Tajikistan dominated the second half with Bahodur Khojaev and Sardorov Fayzali converting just before the half-hour mark.
Palestine reduced the deficit in the 32nd minute but it was not enough to spark a comeback as they fell further behind through Muhamadjon Sharipov’s 37th minute strike before an own goal from Ahmed Mohammed put the scoreline beyond reach.
