Group D: Uzbekistan too hot for Vietnam

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Group D: Uzbekistan too hot for Vietnam

Doha: Uzbekistan showed they will be a team to be reckoned with in the knockout stage of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ after an emphatic 3-0 win over Vietnam at the Khalifa International Stadium on Tuesday. 

A first half surge saw Uzbekistan hit the back of the net three times as the 2018 champions concluded their Group D campaign with a perfect nine points.
 
They meet defending champions Saudi Arabia in the quarter-finals on Friday while Vietnam, who also advanced despite the defeat, will go up against Iraq. 

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Saadoon hails Iraq’s strong character

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Saadoon hails Iraq’s strong character

Doha: Mustafa Saadoon was beaming with joy after Iraq sealed a place in the quarter-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ following a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia on Monday.

It was an eventful match for the Air Force Club player as he was involved in all three goals, winning the first penalty, fouling Haitham Asiri for Saudi Arabia’s equaliser before bundling in the winner with the 21-year-old stressing that the result showed Iraq’s mettle.

Injuries fail to stop Korea Republic against Japan

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Injuries fail to stop Korea Republic against Japan

Doha:  Korea Republic head coach Hwang Sun-hong revealed his side overcame a growing list of injuries to hand Japan a 1-0 defeat in their final Group B clash at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ on Monday and set up a quarter-final meeting with Indonesia on Thursday.

Kim Min-soo scored the only goal of the game 15 minutes from time after being introduced as a second-half substitute, with the win confirming the Koreans as Group B winners and setting up an intriguing encounter with Shin Tae-yong’s side.

Tajikistan’s Ergashev steps down; Ithsara sees bright future for Thailand

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Tajikistan’s Ergashev steps down; Ithsara sees bright future for Thailand

Doha: History was made but head head coach Mubin Ergashev felt no joy as Tajikistan bid farewell to the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ on Monday.

The 1-0 win against Thailand was Tajikistan's first ever victory at the tournament but it wasn't enough to take them through after Iraq stunned defending champions Saudi Arabia 2-1 in their tie, with the two West Asian sides advancing to the quarter-finals.

China PR’s Cheng pleased with positive mentality

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

China PR’s Cheng pleased with positive mentality

Doha: Heading into their final Group B match on Monday, China PR were looking to pick up their first points at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ and also end a five-game losing run in tournament history.

While team morale was not at the optimum following back-to-back defeats against Japan and Korea Republic, Cheng Yaodong’s charges finally delivered with a 2-1 success against the United Arab Emirates at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium to leave their head coach a happy man at full time.

Preview - Q-final: Uzbekistan v Vietnam

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Preview - Q-final: Uzbekistan v Vietnam

Bangkok: Head coach Venancio Lopez is confident Uzbekistan can extend their unbeaten run ahead of their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 quarter-final clash against Vietnam at the Bangkok Arena on Wednesday.

Uzbekistan have finished in the top three for four consecutive editions and will take on a Vietnam side that has progressed to the knockout stage in every tournament since 2014.

Preview - Q-final: Thailand v Iraq

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Preview - Q-final: Thailand v Iraq

Bangkok: Thailand and Iraq are set for an exciting clash when they meet in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Two-time finalists Thailand are making their ninth consecutive appearance in the last eight against an Iraq side who return to the knockout rounds after suffering a group stage exit at the 2022 edition.

Preview - Q-final: IR Iran v Kyrgyz Republic

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Preview - Q-final: IR Iran v Kyrgyz Republic

Bangkok: Islamic Republic of Iran will be on high alert when they face Kyrgyz Republic in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 quarter-finals at the Bangkok Arena on Wednesday.

Iran have never failed to reach the knockout stage since they first won the tournament in 1999, while Kyrgyz Republic - who did not feature in the 2022 edition - had consecutive fourth place finishes in 2005, 2006 and 2007.

Preview - Q-final: Tajikistan v Afghanistan

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Preview - Q-final: Tajikistan v Afghanistan

Bangkok: Tajikistan and Afghanistan are ready for their moment of destiny with both on the brink of a first-ever AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ semi-final, and with it qualification for a maiden FIFA Futsal World Cup, when they meet in the Thailand 2024 quarter-finals at Hua Mark Indoor Stadium on Wednesday.

Appearing in their 12th AFC Asian Cup, Tajikistan are making just their second appearance in the last eight, while debutants Afghanistan are having a tournament to remember by reaching the knockout stages at the first time of asking.

Preview - SF 2nd Leg: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) 0 v 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (KOR)

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Preview - SF 2nd Leg: Yokohama F. Marinos (JPN) 0 v 1 Ulsan Hyundai FC (KOR)

Yokohama: Harry Kewell's Yokohama F. Marinos will be counting on their home ground record to defeat Ulsan Hyundai FC when the two sides square off in the AFC Champions League™ 2023/24 semi-final return leg on Wednesday.

Korea Republic's Ulsan will be defending a 1-0 lead from the first leg but Japanese side Marinos will be confident of their chances at the Yokohama International Stadium.

Preview - Inter-Zone Final (2nd Leg): Central Coast Mariners FC (AUS) 1 v 1 FK Abdysh Ata Kant (KGZ)

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Preview - Inter-Zone Final (2nd Leg): Central Coast Mariners FC (AUS) 1 v 1 FK Abdysh Ata Kant (KGZ)

Gosford: History beckons for both Australia’s Central Coast Mariners and FK Abdsyh-Ata Kant of Kyrgyz Republic when they face off in the second leg of the AFC Cup™ 2023/24 Inter-Zone final on Wednesday.

Both sides are playing for the chance to become their nation’s first representative in the final of the AFC Cup and with the scores tied at 1-1 after the first leg, the return fixture promises to be an exciting one.