Preview - Group B: Japan v Korea Republic

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group B: Japan v Korea Republic

Doha: Korea Republic head coach Hwang Sun-hong will take his team into their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ clash with rivals Japan on Monday wary of the attacking talents of Go Oiwa’s side as the pair battle for top spot in Group B.

A 2-0 victory over China PR for the Koreans and a win by the same scoreline over the United Arab Emirates by the Japanese mean the pair have already secured their places in the knockout rounds, with only the finishing order in the group to be determined.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup/video/afcu23_|_group_b__china_pr_0_-_2_korea_republic.html

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_u23_asian_cup/video/afcu23_|_group_b__united_arab_emirates_0_-_2_japan.html

Preview - Group B: UAE v China PR

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group B: UAE v China PR

Doha: Both the United Arab Emirates and China PR will continue their quest for goals and points when they square off on Monday at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™.

Having each lost their first two matches in Group B to Japan and Korea Republic, neither side will be able to advance to the next stage and have only pride to play for at the Abdullah Bin Khalifa Stadium.

Preview - Group C: Saudi Arabia v Iraq

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group C: Saudi Arabia v Iraq

Doha: Saudi Arabia are gunning to finish their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Group C challenge with a perfect record when they play Iraq at Khalifa International Stadium on Monday.

Six points from their earlier two matches mean Saudi Arabia should progress to the quarter-finals but head coach Saad Al Shehri wants the defending champions to maintain the momentum that saw them scoring nine goals past Tajikistan and Thailand.
 
Finishing top will mean a quarter-final against the Group D runners-up but Saudi Arabia will face Iraq without the services of suspended midfielder Eid Al Muwallad and right-back Mohammed Waheeb.

Preview - Group C: Thailand v Tajikistan

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group C: Thailand v Tajikistan

Doha: Head coach Ithsara Sritharo is committed to steering Thailand back to their strengths when they face Tajikistan in their decisive AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Group C tie on Monday.

Following their 5-0 defeat to Saudi Arabia on Friday, Thailand find themselves tied on three points with Iraq, who bounced back into knockout stage contention after beating Tajikistan 4-2. 
 
That means Thailand - if they want to advance to the quarter-finals for just the second time in history - must clinch all three points at the Al Janoub Stadium. 

Kapadze challenges Uzbekistan to keep improving

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

Kapadze challenges Uzbekistan to keep improving

Al Wakrah: Head coach Timur Kapadze challenged his Uzbekistan side to keep improving after they booked their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ quarter-final spot with an impressive 5-0 win over Kuwait on Saturday.

The victory assured the 2018 champions of a top two finish with their tie against Vietnam on Tuesday to decide the Group D winners. 

Hoang’s tactical switch does the job for Vietnam

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

Hoang’s tactical switch does the job for Vietnam

Doha: Head coach Hoang Anh Tuan said a tactical switch in the second half enabled Vietnam to clinch the three points against Malaysia in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ tie on Saturday.

The 2-0 success, coupled with Uzbekistan’s 5-0 win over Kuwait later in the day, confirmed Vietnam a top two finish in Group D and a place in the quarter-finals. 

Group C: Tajikistan standing in Japan’s way; Kyrgyz Republic target last-eight berth

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

Group C: Tajikistan standing in Japan’s way; Kyrgyz Republic target last-eight berth

Bangkok: Kyrgyz Republic, Japan and Tajikistan will battle it out for the knockout stage places from Group C of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024™ in a blockbuster Matchday Three on Monday. 

Kyrgyz Republic know that their destiny is in their own hands with a win over Korea Republic at Hua Mark Indoor Stadium enough to send them through to the quarter-finals, while Tajikistan and Japan face off in what is effectively a winner-take-all game the same day at Bangkok Arena.

Group D: IR Iran eyeing perfect record; Afghanistan seeking to create history

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

Group D: IR Iran eyeing perfect record; Afghanistan seeking to create history

Bangkok: Already qualified Islamic Republic of Iran face second place Kuwait in Group D of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 on Monday.

Debutants Afghanistan, meanwhile, can advance into the knockout stage if they beat already eliminated Bahrain and 12-time champions Iran defeat Kuwait.

Semi-Final, 2nd Leg: 5 things to look out for

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

Semi-Final, 2nd Leg: 5 things to look out for

Kuala Lumpur: The two finalists at the AFC Champions League 2023/24™ will be decided in the coming days as Al Hilal SFC host Al Ain FC and Ulsan Hyundai FC travel to Yokohama F. Marinos in the second leg of the semi-finals.

Al Ain produced a stunning 4-2 win over Al Hilal in their first meeting while Ulsan edged Yokohama 1-0 to leave plenty to play for in the return meetings on Tuesday and Wednesday.
 
As Al Ain and Ulsan prepare to make away trips to Saudi Arabia and Japan respectively, the-AFC.com has selected five things to look out for.