Turkmenistan 2020: Five group stage matches to watch

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Turkmenistan 2020: Five group stage matches to watch

Ashgabat: New ground will be broken, and old rivalries resumed when the AFC Futsal Championship Turkmenistan 2020 begins in Ashgabat on February 26.

With four intriguing groups confirmed in Friday’s official draw, the-AFC.com picks out some key clashes to pencil into your viewing schedule for the opening week of the competition.

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup/video/turkmenistan_2020_draw_highlights.html

https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/afc_futsal_championship_2020_-_lebanon.html

https://www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/afc_futsal_championship_2020_-_vietnam.html

https://www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_futsal_asian_cup/video/2018_afc_futsal_championship_-_10_best_goals.html

Memorable clashes ahead as Turkmenistan 2020 groups revealed

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Memorable clashes ahead as Turkmenistan 2020 groups revealed

Ashgabat: The path to Asian futsal glory has become clearer for the Continent’s top 16 teams, after the AFC Futsal Championship Turkmenistan 2020 official draw was conducted at Ashgabat’s Olympia Hotel on Friday.

The ceremony separated the 16 qualified teams into four groups ahead of next year’s competition, where the best in Asian futsal will compete for the title of Continental champions.

Host nation Turkmenistan will begin the competition with what is sure to be a hotly anticipated clash against tournament debutants Oman on February 26, before rounding their Group A commitments with matches against Tajikistan and Vietnam. The final will be played on March 8.

Thailand lift record 15th title

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Thailand lift record 15th title

Ho Chi Minh: Thailand beat Indonesia 5-0 to successfully defend their AFF Futsal Championship title at the Phu Tho Stadium on Sunday. 

Thailand entered the fray as favourites, having won the tournament in every appearance since 2001, while Indonesia, who narrowly beat Myanmar 4-3 in the semi-finals, were aiming for an upset, setting the stage for a thrilling match.

Turkmenistan 2020 cast finalised

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Turkmenistan 2020 cast finalised

Kuala Lumpur: After 52 gruelling matches played across the Continent, we now have the 16 teams for the AFC Futsal Championship Turkmenistan 2020 next February. 

Qualified Teams

Hosts: TURKMENISTAN

West Zone: KUWAIT, BAHRAIN, LEBANON, SAUDI ARABIA, OMAN

East Zone: CHINA PR, JAPAN, KOREA REPUBLIC

Central & South Zone: UZBEKISTAN, TAJIKISTAN, ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN, KYRGYZ REPUBLIC

Asean Zone: THAILAND, INDONESIA, VIETNAM

Vietnam seal Turkmenistan 2020 berth 

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Vietnam seal Turkmenistan 2020 berth 

Ho Chi Minh: Vietnam overcame a tenacious Myanmar 7-3 to finish third in the AFF Futsal Championship 2019, which also secured their place in the AFC Futsal Championship Turkmenistan 2020 Finals. 

The match began on a competitive note as both sides were aiming for the final ticket to Turkmenistan 2020, but it was Tran Thai Huy who opened the scoring in the sixth minute, before doubling Vietnam's lead moments after the restart.

Qualifiers - East Zone Play-off: Korea Republic book Finals ticket

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - East Zone Play-off: Korea Republic book Finals ticket

Ordos: Korea Republic sealed their spot in the AFC Futsal Championship Turkmenistan 2020 Finals after defeating Mongolia 5-0 in the East Zone play-off on Saturday.

Korea Republic join China PR and Japan as the East Zone's representatives in Turkmenistan 2020 next February.

Qualifiers - Group A: Uzbekistan dazzle to finish top, Afghanistan sign off with win

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Qualifiers - Group A: Uzbekistan dazzle to finish top, Afghanistan sign off with win

Urmiya: Uzbekistan produced a stunning display to finish top, while Afghanistan’s campaign finished on a high note as the AFC Futsal Championship Turkmenistan 2020 Qualifiers Group A concluded at Ghadir Hall on Friday.

With their place in the Finals secured 24 hours prior, Uzbekistan produced a superb performance to comprehensively beat fellow qualifiers Tajikistan 9-3, while Afghanistan salvaged some pride with a parting 6-2 win over Nepal.