Jetsada credits collective effort for Thailand victory, Alsharieh optimistic Iraq will bounce back

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

Jetsada credits collective effort for Thailand victory, Alsharieh optimistic Iraq will bounce back

Kuwait City: Thailand’s Jetsada Chudech paid tribute to his team following a thrilling 3-2 win over Iraq in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group A opener at the Saad Al Abdullah Hall on Wednesday.

Tareq Zeyad and Mustafa Ihsan gave Iraq a two-goal cushion going into the break before Thailand produced a remarkable fightback with Worasak Srirangpirot, Sarawut Phalaphruek and Jetsada scoring to claim the three points.

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We did everything our coach told us to do, says Uzbekistan’s Rakhmatov

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

We did everything our coach told us to do, says Uzbekistan’s Rakhmatov

Kuwait City: Uzbekistan’s impressive win over Turkmenistan in their opening AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group B tie was a result of following head coach Bakhodir Akhmedov’s instructions to the tee, said Dilshod Rakhmatov.

Rakhmatov was among six players to find the back of the net as Uzbekistan emerged 8-0 winners to top Group B at the end of Matchday One, with the 33-year-old’s playmaking ability seeing him named the match MVP.

Group A: Thailand fight back to edge Iraq

Tue, 27 Sep, 2022

Group A: Thailand fight back to edge Iraq

Kuwait City: Thailand came from two goals down to defeat Iraq 3-2 in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group A opener at the Saad Al Abdullah Hall on Wednesday.

The amazing win gives Thailand an early advantage in the race for a knockout stage berth.


Group A: Kuwait sail past Oman

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

Group A: Kuwait sail past Oman

Kuwait City: Kuwait opened their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group A campaign with a resounding 7-2 win over Oman on Tuesday.

The win puts Kuwait top of the group ahead of Thailand, who edged Iraq 3-2, on goal difference. 

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. 

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. 

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.