Preview - Group A: Thailand v Oman; Kuwait v Iraq

Fri, 30 Sep, 2022

Preview - Group A: Thailand v Oman; Kuwait v Iraq

Kuwait City: Group A is set for an exciting finale with Thailand playing Oman, while Kuwait face Iraq in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Saturday.

Kuwait, on four points, lead the standings on goal difference ahead of Thailand, while Iraq are a point adrift in third – with the top spot still very much up for grabs.

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Preview - Group B: Tajikistan v Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan v Bahrain

Fri, 30 Sep, 2022

Preview - Group B: Tajikistan v Turkmenistan; Uzbekistan v Bahrain

Kuwait City: Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Bahrain will battle for the second knockout stage from Group B of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Saturday. 

Uzbekistan, who have already confirmed their place in the quarter-finals, will be looking to keep a perfect winning record when they go up against Bahrain, while Tajikistan and Turkmenistan face off in the day’s earlier match. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.