Hat-trick hero Faisal optimistic about Iraq’s chances

Fri, 30 Sep, 2022

Hat-trick hero Faisal optimistic about Iraq’s chances

Kuwait City: Salim Faisal believes Iraq’s 5-0 win over Oman on Thursday is what the team needed as a confidence booster for their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 campaign.

The victory firmly put Iraq back into contention for a knockout stage berth after their opening day 3-2 defeat against Thailand.

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Mixed feelings for Camara Sobral, Cesar Gago after Kuwait, Thailand classic

Fri, 30 Sep, 2022

Mixed feelings for Camara Sobral, Cesar Gago after Kuwait, Thailand classic

Kuwait City: Ricardo Camara Sobral was pleased with Kuwait’s performance following their hard-earned 2-2 draw against Thailand in Group A of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Thursday.

Kuwait, despite playing on home soil, had to come from behind to take home a share of the spoils to lead the standings on goal difference, with Iraq third after their five-goal fest against Oman.

Elibaev wants Uzbekistan to keep winning

Fri, 30 Sep, 2022

Elibaev wants Uzbekistan to keep winning

Kuwait City: Uzbekistan may have confirmed their spot in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 quarter-finals, but Ravshan Elibaev wants them to keep their winning trend going as they look to close out their Group B campaign in style. 

Three first half goals, coupled with Elibaev’s exceptional goalkeeping, saw them see off a resilient Tajikistan side 3-2 to secure their second successive win, and a spot in the knockout stage. 

We deserved more, says Bahrain’s Da Silva

Fri, 30 Sep, 2022

We deserved more, says Bahrain’s Da Silva

Kuwait City: Bahrain head coach Marcelino da Silva felt his side should have walked away with full points, instead of settling for a 4-4 draw with Turkmenistan on Matchday Two of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Thursday. 

The result sees both teams still in contention to advance into the knockout stage after Uzbekistan confirmed their spot in the quarter-finals as Group B winners. 

Preview - Group C: Indonesia v Lebanon; Chinese Taipei v IR Iran

Thu, 29 Sep, 2022

Preview - Group C: Indonesia v Lebanon; Chinese Taipei v IR Iran

Kuwait City: Indonesia and Chinese Taipei are braced for tough encounters in Group C of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Friday.

Indonesia will be aiming to bounce back against Lebanon, while Chinese Taipei face defending champions Islamic Republic of Iran in  Matchday Two ties.

Preview - Group D: Saudi Arabia v Vietnam; Korea Republic v Japan

Thu, 29 Sep, 2022

Preview - Group D: Saudi Arabia v Vietnam; Korea Republic v Japan

Kuwait City: Saudi Arabia and Vietnam will be aiming to pull themselves further away in Group D of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 when they clash at the Saad Al Abdullah Hall on Friday. 

Korea Republic and Japan, meanwhile, will face off in a bid to revive their respective campaigns.