Thailand to defend title against Indonesia in final

Fri, 08 Apr, 2022

Thailand to defend title against Indonesia in final

Bangkok: Thailand and Indonesia will face off in the 2022 AFF Futsal Championship final after beating Vietnam and Myanmar respectively in the semi-finals on Friday. 

The wins also confirmed Thailand and Indonesia’s places in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ as ASEAN representatives, and both sides will now look to close out their campaign with the regional title. 

Vietnam and Myanmar, meanwhile, will meet in the third-place playoff, which will also be a battle for the region’s final spot in the continental showpiece in September.

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West quartet advance to AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ Finals

Fri, 08 Apr, 2022

West quartet advance to AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ Finals

Fujairah: Lebanon played to a 2-2 draw with Saudi Arabia, while Palestine and Oman also shared the spoils in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ Qualifiers on Wednesday.

The draw was enough for Lebanon to secure top spot in Group A and qualify for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ Finals after finishing with seven points, two ahead of second-placed Saudi Arabia, who are also through to Kuwait 2022.

Iraq and Bahrain settled for a 1-1 draw as both teams finished level on four points to advance to the Finals with UAE finishing bottom.

Al Taawoun fans delight Van den Brom, Crespo sorry for Al Duhail's wastefulness

Fri, 08 Apr, 2022

Al Taawoun fans delight Van den Brom, Crespo sorry for Al Duhail's wastefulness

Buraidah: Al Taawoun head coach John van den Brom expressed his delight with the atmosphere at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium as his side came from behind to defeat Al Duhail 2-1 in their opening match of the AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group D on Thursday.

An early defensive mix-up allowed Edmilson Junior to take possession of the ball and fire into the top corner to give the Qatari side the lead inside seven minutes, but Leandre Tawamba restored parity within minutes with a fine lobbed effort before he set up Alvaro Medran’s late winner with a sublime backheel pass. 

Nekounam, Stramaccioni expect improvement after opening stalemate

Fri, 08 Apr, 2022

Nekounam, Stramaccioni expect improvement after opening stalemate

Jeddah: There were mixed feelings for Foolad Khouzestan FC’s head coach Javad Nekounam after his side failed to take advantage of their possession as they settled for a goalless draw against Al Gharafa in their AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group C opener on Thursday. 

The Islamic Republic of Iran side saw plenty of the ball, with 67.4% of possession, but could not find a breakthrough against their Qatari opponents. 

Muhadov applauds battling Ahal FC players, Ali rues Shabab Al Ahli's missed chances

Fri, 08 Apr, 2022

Muhadov applauds battling Ahal FC players, Ali rues Shabab Al Ahli's missed chances

Jeddah: Rovshen Muhadov praised his Ahal FC side who produced a superb defensive display to withstand the flurry of early Shabab Al Ahli Dubai attacks in their AFC Champions League™ 2022 Group C tie which ended 1-1 on Thursday.

With the draw, the debutants earned their first point and goal in the AFC Champions League courtesy of an Abdy Bashimov strike from close range.