Preview - Group D: Kuwait v Uzbekistan

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group D: Kuwait v Uzbekistan

Al Wakrah: Kuwait are determined to revive their knockout stage hopes when they face Uzbekistan in their AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ Group D tie on Saturday.

Having suffered a 3-1 defeat to Vietnam, head coach Emilio Peixe’s Kuwait side must earn maximum points at the Al Janoub Stadium for a shot at a top two finish in the group. 

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Preview - Group D: Malaysia v Vietnam

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

Preview - Group D: Malaysia v Vietnam

Doha: Vietnam are looking to seal their place in the quarter-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ when they take on Malaysia at Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday.

The 3-1 win over Kuwait in their first game gives Vietnam the opportunity to advance to the next stage of the competition should they gain their second victory in Group D against Malaysia and if Uzbekistan also pick up all three points against Kuwait.

Vale praises Qatar’s belief, Abu Zema laments Jordan’s luck

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

Vale praises Qatar’s belief, Abu Zema laments Jordan’s luck

Doha: Qatar head coach Ilídio Vale hailed a “deserved” result for his team on Thursday after their 2-1 victory against Jordan saw them become the first team to qualify for the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ knockout stage.

Mohamed Manai came off the bench to thunder in a header from a free-kick delivery by fellow substitute Jassem Alsharshani in the 13th minute of added time, which sealed a second win in as many Group A matches for the hosts and their third quarter-final appearance.

Indonesia's determination delights Shin; Australia's Vidmar rues missed chances

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

Indonesia's determination delights Shin; Australia's Vidmar rues missed chances

Doha: Shin Tae-yong praised his players’ determination as tournament debutants Indonesia pulled themselves back into contention for a place in the knockout rounds of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ on Thursday with a 1-0 win over Australia at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium.

Komang Teguh scored the game’s only goal in the 45th minute after goalkeeper Ernando Ari Sutaryadi had saved Mohamed Toure’s penalty 20 minutes earlier as the Indonesians rebounded from their opening day loss against Group A rivals Qatar.

Group A: Jordan 1-2 Qatar

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

Group A: Jordan 1-2 Qatar

Doha: Qatar sealed their place in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ knockout stage in dramatic fashion with a last-gasp 2-1 victory against Jordan at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium on Thursday.

Both teams looked set to share the spoils in their second Group B encounter until Mohamed Manai headed in a free-kick in the 13th minute of added time, with VAR confirming the goal after a review to see Qatar become the first side to qualify from the group stage.

Group A: Indonesia 1-0 Australia

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

Group A: Indonesia 1-0 Australia

Doha: Komang Teguh’s first half header earned tournament debutants Indonesia a 1-0 win over Australia at Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Group A on Thursday to reignite his nation's challenge for a place in the quarter-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™.

Ernando Ari Sutaryadi saved Mohamed Toure’s 25th minute penalty before Komang’s close range header 20 minutes later allowed Shin Tae-yong’s team to pick up their first win of the campaign after an opening 2-0 loss against hosts Qatar on Monday.
 
The result leaves Australia on one point from two games having drawn with Jordan in their first match of the competition and Tony Vidmar’s side needs to win against the Qataris in the final round of group matches on Sunday to have any chance of progressing.

Group C: Kyrgyz Republic aiming to maintain momentum; Japan need to rebound

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

Group C: Kyrgyz Republic aiming to maintain momentum; Japan need to rebound

Bangkok: A confident Kyrgyz Republic will expect nothing less than a win against Tajikistan on Matchday Two in Group C of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 on Saturday.

Defending champions Japan, meanwhile, will be desperate to bounce back in their tie against Korea Republic.

Group D: IR Iran, Kuwait take early control; Afghanistan and Bahrain seek revival

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

Group D: IR Iran, Kuwait take early control; Afghanistan and Bahrain seek revival

Bangkok: Afghanistan and Bahrain are braced for tough encounters in Group D of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 on Saturday.

Afghanistan will be aiming to bounce back against Kuwait, while Bahrain face 12-time champions Islamic Republic of Iran in their Matchday Two ties.

Group D: Kuwait 2-1 Bahrain

Fri, 19 Apr, 2024

Group D: Kuwait 2-1 Bahrain

Bangkok: Kuwait opened their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 Group D campaign with a narrow 2-1 win over Bahrain on Thursday.

The result puts Kuwait second in the group behind of Islamic Republic of Iran, who saw off Afghanistan 3-1 in in the day’s earlier game at Hua Mark Indoor Stadium, on goal difference.