Qualifiers - Group A: Kuwait stay perfect, flying start for Iraq

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group A: Kuwait stay perfect, flying start for Iraq

Manama: Kuwait scored their second successive win while Iraq got their bid to qualify for the AFC Futsal Championship Turkmenistan 2020 off to a brilliant start in Group A of the West Zone Qualifiers on Thursday.

Iraq defeated Palestine 6-3 while Kuwait saw off United Arab Emirates 4-1 at the Khalifa Sports City Stadium in Manama.

The top two teams from Groups A and B will qualify for next February's Finals, and the respective third-place finishers will meet in a play-off match to determine the final ticket from the West Zone.

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Qualifiers - Group A: Kuwait shine, Bahrain held by UAE

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group A: Kuwait shine, Bahrain held by UAE

Manama: Kuwait surged to the top of the Group A standings while hosts Bahrain and United Arab Emirates played to a draw in their opening qualifying matches for the AFC Futsal Championship Turkmenistan 2020 on Wednesday.

Kuwait turned on the power in the second half to defeat Palestine 7-1 while Bahrain and UAE played to a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Khalifa Sports City Stadium in Manama.

The top two teams from Groups A and B will qualify for next February's Finals, and the respective third place finishers will meet in a play-off match to determine the final ticket from the West Zone.

Qualifiers - Group B: Lebanon, Saudi Arabia enjoy fine starts

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group B: Lebanon, Saudi Arabia enjoy fine starts

Manama: Lebanon and Saudi Arabia opened their AFC Futsal Championship Turkmenistan 2020 qualifying campaigns in resounding fashion at the Khalifa Sports City Stadium in Manama on Thursday.

Lebanon defeated Oman 10-2 while Saudi Arabia beat Qatar 5-2 as both teams boosted their hopes of a top two finish in Group B.

The top two teams from Groups A and B will qualify for next February's Finals, and the respective third place finishers will meet in a play-off match to determine the final ticket from the West Zone.

Turkmenistan 2020 qualifying action set to excite

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Turkmenistan 2020 qualifying action set to excite

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Futsal Championship Turkmenistan 2020 qualifying campaign kicks off on Wednesday, with 15 places in the Finals up for grabs.

The Qualifiers are divided into four zones, with the West Zone kicking off the action on Wednesday, before the 2019 AFF Futsal Championship, which will serve as qualification for the ASEAN Zone, starts on October 21.

The East Zone hopefuls will begin their campaign the next day, while the Central & South Zone commences on October 23. A total 31 teams will be bidding to qualify.

IR Iran, Turkmenistan edged out on final day in warm-up meets 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

IR Iran, Turkmenistan edged out on final day in warm-up meets 

Astrakhan: Islamic Republic of Iran were beaten by Russia on the final day of the Caspian Cup, while Turkmenistan were denied a title in Croatia as preparations for next month’s AFC Futsal Championship Turkmenistan 2020 Qualifiers continued on Wednesday.

IR Iran, 12-time Asian champions, fell at the final hurdle in their bid for the Caspian Cup title, losing 9-3 to hosts Russia to finish the competition in second place.

The best goals of the 2018 AFC Futsal Championship!

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

The best goals of the 2018 AFC Futsal Championship!

Kuala Lumpur: There were some fantastic goals at the 2018 AFC Futsal Championship. Here's your chance to relive them.

IR Iran simply unstoppable as they secure 12th title

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

IR Iran simply unstoppable as they secure 12th title

Taipei: Islamic Republic of Iran were crowned the AFC Futsal Championship winners for the 12th time after beating Japan 4-0 on Sunday.

Ali Asghar Hassanzadeh gave Iran the lead in the first half, and further goals from Farhad Tavakoli, Hossein Tayebi and Hassanzadeh again secured them a second consecutive title.

The battle between the Continent’s two futsal giants began as expected, with both sides playing a high pressure game with intense marking from the first blow of the whistle, and Mahdi Javid came dangerously close for Iran in the opening minutes when his effort struck the goal frame.

Japan head coach Bruno Garcia kept his players fully charged with flying substitutions which forced Iran to constantly adapt to the changing formations.