Synergy led to Uzbekistan’s third-place finish, says Akhmedov

Sun, 09 Oct, 2022

Synergy led to Uzbekistan’s third-place finish, says Akhmedov

Kuwait City: Head coach Bakhodir Akhmedov credited the synergy between Uzbekistan’s young and experienced players for the Central Asian side’s third-place finish in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Saturday. 

Uzbekistan were simply unstoppable after bouncing back from a goal down to defeat Thailand 8-2 at the Saad Al Abdullah Hall. 

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup/video/acfutsal2022_-_3rd_place_playoff_|_thailand_2_-_8_uzbekistan.html

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/2927489.html

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/2927491.html

www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/2927494.html

Uzbekistan cruise past Thailand to finish third

Sun, 09 Oct, 2022

Uzbekistan cruise past Thailand to finish third

Kuwait City: Uzbekistan overcame the shock of conceding an early goal to emphatically defeat Thailand 8-2 in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 third-place playoff on Saturday. 

Narongsak Wingwon gave Thailand the lead in the second minute but Ikhtiyor Ropiev equalised almost immediately and  Uzbekistan didn’t look back from there on at the Saad Al Abdullah Hall.

Japan defeat IR Iran to clinch fourth title

Sun, 09 Oct, 2022

Japan defeat IR Iran to clinch fourth title

Kuwait City: Japan beat Islamic Republic of Iran 3-2 to lift the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 title at the Saad Al Abdullah Hall on Saturday.

Kenichiro Kogure's side showed tremendous grit to come from behind to reclaim the trophy they last won in 2014, taking their overall tally to four titles.

IR Iran’s Tayebi wins Yili Top Scorer Award

Sun, 09 Oct, 2022

IR Iran’s Tayebi wins Yili Top Scorer Award

Kuwait City: Islamic Republic of Iran’s Hossein Tayebi won the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Yili Top Scorer award on Saturday. 

The skipper displayed an amazing performance, scoring 10 goals in six matches as Iran finished runners-up to Japan after a pulsating final. 

Japan's Kuromoto lands Best Goalkeeper honour

Sun, 09 Oct, 2022

Japan's Kuromoto lands Best Goalkeeper honour

Kuwait City: Guilherme Kuromoto was named the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Best Goalkeeper on Saturday. 

The 36-year-old goalkeeper not only helped Japan defeat Islamic Republic of Iran in the final but his performance throughout the tournament played a major role in Japan winning the title for a fourth time.

IR Iran's Oladghobad scoops Most Valuable Player Award

Sun, 09 Oct, 2022

IR Iran's Oladghobad scoops Most Valuable Player Award

Kuwait City: Islamic Republic of Iran’s Moslem Oladghobad was named the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Most Valuable Player on Saturday. 

Oladghobad put in a sparkling performance throughout the tournament and played a key role in Iran reaching the final.