Uzbekistan’s Lopez targets improvements; Vakhidov hails Tajikistan players

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

Uzbekistan’s Lopez targets improvements; Vakhidov hails Tajikistan players

Bangkok: Head coach Venancio Lopez will focus on improvements ahead of Uzbekistan hosting the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024 in September.

The Central Asian side needed penalties to defeat Tajikistan to finish third in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand 2024™ on Sunday with Lopez admitting they have a lot to work on before their world challenge. 

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Uzbekistan edge Tajikistan to finish third

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

Uzbekistan edge Tajikistan to finish third

Bangkok: Uzbekistan defeated Tajikistan 3-1 on penalties to finish third in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 on Sunday.

A thrilling playoff at the Bangkok Arena saw the match ending 5-5, with Uzbekistan proving more clinical in the penalty shootout. 
 
Tajikistan, however, can walk tall after not only achieving their best ever finish but also qualifying for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024. 

IR Iran power to 13th title

Mon, 29 Apr, 2024

IR Iran power to 13th title

Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran waltzed their way to a record-extending 13th title with a 4-1 win over Thailand in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 final on Sunday. 

Iran seized control from the start at the Bangkok Arena to deny Thailand a maiden title as the Central Asian side made up for losing to Japan in the decider of the 2022 edition.

Abbasi named MVP, wins Yili Top Scorer awards

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

Abbasi named MVP, wins Yili Top Scorer awards

Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran's Saeid Ahmad Abbasi’s dazzling performances saw him named the Most Valuable Player and win the Yili Top Scorer Award at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 on Sunday.

The forward, with eight goals and one assist, edged compatriot Mahdi Karimi (five goals), Iraq’s Salim Faisal (five goals) and Tareq Zeyad on four goals for the Yili Top Scorer award.

Mohammadi takes Best Goalkeeper crown

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

Mohammadi takes Best Goalkeeper crown

Bangkok: Bagher Mohammadi’s rock solid performances for Islamic Republic of Iran in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 saw him claim the Best Goalkeeper Award.

The custodian displayed fine form throughout the tournament, which saw Iran claim a record-extending 13th title. 

Afghanistan confirm Uzbekistan 2024 ticket

Sun, 28 Apr, 2024

Afghanistan confirm Uzbekistan 2024 ticket

Bangkok: Afghanistan booked their ticket to the FIFA Futsal World Cup Uzbekistan 2024 after defeating Kyrgyz Republic 5-3 in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 Playoff 3 on Sunday.

It will be Afghanistan’s first appearance at the FIFA Futsal World Cup, joining Islamic Republic of Iran, Tajikistan, Thailand and hosts Uzbekistan at the September 14-October 6 tournament.