Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Bangkok: Myanmar’s slim chances of qualifying for the AFC U-20 Futsal Championship knockout phase were reignited after their 6-2 win against Qatar on Thursday, securing their first three points in Group C.
Myanmar approached their third match with defeat still fresh in their memory, but looked to be in command as Shine Htet Aung gave the South East Asians the lead, before Htet Wai Thein doubled their advantage going into the break at Bangkok Arena.
Qatar’s Khalid Al Hanaei’s goal two minutes after the restart was a short-lived comeback before Pyae Phyo Maung’s close range strike found the back of the net. A quick counter by Ahmed Al Jalham again reduced Qatar’s deficit moments later but three more goals from Myanmar’s Ye Lin Htun, Aung and Min Thu ended Flavio Do Amaral’s side’s hopes of a comeback.
Myanmar move on to their final match needing to win against Lebanon on Saturday, who sit second in Group C, to be a last eight contender.
Qatar’s next game: May 19, Qatar v Hong Kong
Myanmar’s next game: May 20, Myanmar v Lebanon
Qatar: AL HANAEI 22’, AL JALHAM 24’
Myanmar: AUNG 5’, THEIN 11’, MAUNG 23’, HTUN 33’, AUNG 36’ MIN THU 40’
Photo: AFC