We did everything our coach told us to do, says Uzbekistan’s Rakhmatov

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

We did everything our coach told us to do, says Uzbekistan’s Rakhmatov

Kuwait City: Uzbekistan’s impressive win over Turkmenistan in their opening AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group B tie was a result of following head coach Bakhodir Akhmedov’s instructions to the tee, said Dilshod Rakhmatov.

Rakhmatov was among six players to find the back of the net as Uzbekistan emerged 8-0 winners to top Group B at the end of Matchday One, with the 33-year-old’s playmaking ability seeing him named the match MVP.

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Preview - Group C: IR Iran v Indonesia; Lebanon v Chinese Taipei

Tue, 27 Sep, 2022

Preview - Group C: IR Iran v Indonesia; Lebanon v Chinese Taipei

Kuwait City: Indonesia are braced for a stern opening test against defending champions Islamic Republic of Iran, while Lebanon will face Chinese Taipei in Group C of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 on Wednesday.

Twelve-time champions Iran are the obvious main draw while Lebanon, who have reached the quarter-finals on eight occasions, will fancy their chances of advancing to the knockout stage as well.

Preview - Group D: Japan v Saudi Arabia; Vietnam v Korea Republic

Tue, 27 Sep, 2022

Preview - Group D: Japan v Saudi Arabia; Vietnam v Korea Republic

Kuwait City: Vietnam will open their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group D campaign against Korea Republic, while three-time winners Japan face Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.

Japan are early favourites to top the group with  Vietnam, Saudi Arabia and Korea Republic vying for a place in the knock-out stage.

Group B: Uzbekistan cruise against Turkmenistan

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

Group B: Uzbekistan cruise against Turkmenistan

Kuwait City: Uzbekistan were in their element as they kicked off their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group B campaign with an 8-0 win over Turkmenistan on Tuesday.

The victory gives four-time runners-up Uzbekistan an early advantage in the race for a knockout stage berth, with Bahrain and Tajikistan also in the group. 

Group B: Tajikistan hang on to beat Bahrain

Tue, 27 Sep, 2022

Group B: Tajikistan hang on to beat Bahrain

Kuwait City: Tajikistan overcame a stiff test from Bahrain to emerge 4-3 winners in their opening AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group B tie on Tuesday.

The enthralling encounter at the Saad Al Abdullah Hall saw end to end action with Tajikistan just holding on for the three points. 

Group A: Thailand fight back to edge Iraq

Tue, 27 Sep, 2022

Group A: Thailand fight back to edge Iraq

Kuwait City: Thailand came from two goals down to defeat Iraq 3-2 in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group A opener at the Saad Al Abdullah Hall on Wednesday.

The amazing win gives Thailand an early advantage in the race for a knockout stage berth.


Group A: Kuwait sail past Oman

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

Group A: Kuwait sail past Oman

Kuwait City: Kuwait opened their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 Group A campaign with a resounding 7-2 win over Oman on Tuesday.

The win puts Kuwait top of the group ahead of Thailand, who edged Iraq 3-2, on goal difference.