Turkmenistan, Tajikistan through to Finals

Wed, 13 Apr, 2022

Turkmenistan, Tajikistan through to Finals

Bishkek: Turkmenistan and Tajikistan booked their places in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ Finals after finishing as runners-up in their respective groups in the Central & South Zone Qualifiers on Tuesday. 

Islamic Republic of Iran recorded a perfect Group A campaign with three wins out of three matches after beating Kyrgyz Republic.

Uzbekistan were also undefeated after defeating Tajikistan, who squeezed their way into the Finals on goal difference, with Afghanistan finishing third. 

IR Iran, Uzbekistan through to Kuwait 2022

Tue, 12 Apr, 2022

IR Iran, Uzbekistan through to Kuwait 2022

Bishkek: Islamic Republic of Iran and Uzbekistan have confirmed their places in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ after securing a top two finish in their respective groups of the Central and South Zone Qualifiers on Monday. 

Islamic Republic of Iran beat Turkmenistan 3-0 to stay top of the leaderboard in Group A with six points. Kyrgyz Republic, meanwhile, revived their qualification hopes after beating Maldives. 

Uzbekistan were the first team from the region to qualify to the Finals after their 5-1 win over Afghanistan. The White Wolves are assured of a top two finish regardless of the result in the final match on Tuesday. One point is all Tajikistan need to secure a second place finish in Group B. 

Opening day wins for IR Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Mon, 11 Apr, 2022

Opening day wins for IR Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

Bishkek: AFC Futsal Asian Cup defending champions Islamic Republic of Iran, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan opened their Central and South Zone Qualifiers with wins in their respective groups on Sunday. 

Iran took the lead in Group A after a 17-0 win over Maldives, while Turkmenistan beat Kyrgyz Republic 3-1 to sit second on goal difference. 

Uzbekistan also enjoyed a win in Group B with a 5-1 victory against Nepal, while Tajikistan and Afghanistan played to a 4-4 draw. 

Thailand edge Indonesia on penalties for record-16th title, Vietnam finish third

Sun, 10 Apr, 2022

Thailand edge Indonesia on penalties for record-16th title, Vietnam finish third

Bangkok: Thailand beat Indonesia on penalties to successfully defend and lift their 16th AFF Futsal Championship title, while Vietnam defeated Myanmar on penalties to finish third. 

Thailand came back from two goals down to force the game into extra time, and eventually beat Indonesia 5-3 on penalties, while Vietnam and Myanmar went all the way with the Vietnamese emerging 4-1 victors on penalties for a podium finish, which subsequently confirmed their place in the AFC Futsal Championship Kuwait 2022™ Finals. 

Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam will be Southeast Asia’s three representatives in the tournament proper in September.

Oman seal final West qualification spot

Sun, 10 Apr, 2022

Oman seal final West qualification spot

Fujairah: Oman defeated UAE 5-3 in the West Playoff to book their place in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Kuwait 2022™ Finals on Saturday.

Oman joined Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Bahrain, who confirmed their berths earlier.