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Year in Review: AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup China™

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

Year in Review: AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup China™

Kuala Lumpur: Japan emerged champions for the first time after defeating Thailand in the final of the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup China 2025™.

Japan lifted the trophy after a thrilling showdown which saw the final ending 3-3, with the East Asian side winning the penalty shootout 3-2.

Islamic Republic of Iran beat China PR 3-1 in the third-place playoff.

#WACFutsal2025: In Numbers

Sun, 18 May, 2025

#WACFutsal2025: In Numbers

Hohhot: A thrilling AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 came to a perfect end on Saturday with Japan lifting their first title after defeating Thailand 3-2 on penalties after the final ended in a 3-3 draw after extra time.

As the dust settles on a truly memorable tournament, the-AFC.com highlights some interesting facts and figures from the fiesta of women’s futsal. 

Suga credits Japan’s work ethic for historic triumph

Sun, 18 May, 2025

Suga credits Japan’s work ethic for historic triumph

Hohhot: Japan head coach Takehiro Suga hailed his side’s perseverance after they edged Thailand 3-2 on penalties to win the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 at the Hohhot Sports Centre on Saturday.

The dramatic final, which ended 3-3 after extra time, saw Japan finally claim their maiden title after finishing runners-up in 2015 and 2018, with Suga attributing the end of the long wait to collective leadership and meticulous preparation.

Soleimani dedicates World Cup qualification to IR Iran

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Soleimani dedicates World Cup qualification to IR Iran

Hohhot: While they may have fallen short of retaining their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ title, the Islamic Republic of Iran were still able to achieve their goal of qualification for the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup after their third-place playoff win on Saturday.

A gritty 3-1 victory against China PR allowed the Central Asians to claim the final berth on offer in Hohhot and head coach Forouzan Soleimani hailed the achievement as something that is built on the collective efforts of the women’s futsal community back home.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_futsal_asian_cup.html/photo/wacfutsal2025-champions-japan

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_futsal_asian_cup.html/video/wacfutsal2025-|-final-thailand-32-33-japan

Japan’s Oino named MVP

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Japan’s Oino named MVP

Hohhot: Sara Oino crowned a magnificent AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 campaign on Saturday by being named the Most Valuable Player after leading Japan to a historic triumph.

The 24-year-old put in a series of impressive displays in Hohhot, including a goal and an assist in the victory on penalties against Thailand in the final that ended 3-3 after extra time, as she played a key role in Japan’s maiden title win.

IR Iran’s Torkaman wins Top Scorer honour

Sat, 17 May, 2025

IR Iran’s Torkaman wins Top Scorer honour

Hohhot: With four goals for Islamic Republic of Iran prior to the third-place playoff, Maral Torkaman added two more on Saturday against China PR to emerge as the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup™ and help lead her side to the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Philippines 2025.

The 22-year-old cemented her status as one of Asia’s brightest futsal stars on her competition debut, showcasing her deadly finishing and also adding one assist.

Inoue scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Inoue scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Hohhot: A standout campaign in goal by Nene Inoue saw her named Best Goalkeeper of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 on Saturday as she led Japan to a historic crown.

The 29-year-old custodian saved two spot-kicks in their penalty shootout victory against Thailand in the final, after the thrilling encounter had ended 3-3 following extra time.

Japan edge Thailand to end title wait

Sun, 18 May, 2025

Japan edge Thailand to end title wait

Hohhot: Japan defeated Thailand 3-2 on penalties in the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 final at the Hohhot Sports Centre on Saturday, with the thrilling tie ending 3-3 at the end of extra time. 

Having twice taken the lead, Japan had to force their way back into the final after Thailand went ahead in extra time as the East Asian side finally lifted the trophy after having finished runners-up in both previous editions.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_futsal_asian_cup.html/photo/final-thailand-v-japan

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_futsal_asian_cup.html/video/wacfutsal2025-|-3rd4th-place-china-pr-1-3-islamic-republic-of-iran

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Year in Review: AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup China™

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

Year in Review: AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup China™

Kuala Lumpur: Japan emerged champions for the first time after defeating Thailand in the final of the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup China 2025™.

Japan lifted the trophy after a thrilling showdown which saw the final ending 3-3, with the East Asian side winning the penalty shootout 3-2.

Islamic Republic of Iran beat China PR 3-1 in the third-place playoff.

#WACFutsal2025: In Numbers

Sun, 18 May, 2025

#WACFutsal2025: In Numbers

Hohhot: A thrilling AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 came to a perfect end on Saturday with Japan lifting their first title after defeating Thailand 3-2 on penalties after the final ended in a 3-3 draw after extra time.

As the dust settles on a truly memorable tournament, the-AFC.com highlights some interesting facts and figures from the fiesta of women’s futsal. 

Suga credits Japan’s work ethic for historic triumph

Sun, 18 May, 2025

Suga credits Japan’s work ethic for historic triumph

Hohhot: Japan head coach Takehiro Suga hailed his side’s perseverance after they edged Thailand 3-2 on penalties to win the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 at the Hohhot Sports Centre on Saturday.

The dramatic final, which ended 3-3 after extra time, saw Japan finally claim their maiden title after finishing runners-up in 2015 and 2018, with Suga attributing the end of the long wait to collective leadership and meticulous preparation.

Soleimani dedicates World Cup qualification to IR Iran

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Soleimani dedicates World Cup qualification to IR Iran

Hohhot: While they may have fallen short of retaining their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ title, the Islamic Republic of Iran were still able to achieve their goal of qualification for the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup after their third-place playoff win on Saturday.

A gritty 3-1 victory against China PR allowed the Central Asians to claim the final berth on offer in Hohhot and head coach Forouzan Soleimani hailed the achievement as something that is built on the collective efforts of the women’s futsal community back home.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_futsal_asian_cup.html/photo/wacfutsal2025-champions-japan

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_futsal_asian_cup.html/video/wacfutsal2025-|-final-thailand-32-33-japan

Japan’s Oino named MVP

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Japan’s Oino named MVP

Hohhot: Sara Oino crowned a magnificent AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 campaign on Saturday by being named the Most Valuable Player after leading Japan to a historic triumph.

The 24-year-old put in a series of impressive displays in Hohhot, including a goal and an assist in the victory on penalties against Thailand in the final that ended 3-3 after extra time, as she played a key role in Japan’s maiden title win.

IR Iran’s Torkaman wins Top Scorer honour

Sat, 17 May, 2025

IR Iran’s Torkaman wins Top Scorer honour

Hohhot: With four goals for Islamic Republic of Iran prior to the third-place playoff, Maral Torkaman added two more on Saturday against China PR to emerge as the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup™ and help lead her side to the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Philippines 2025.

The 22-year-old cemented her status as one of Asia’s brightest futsal stars on her competition debut, showcasing her deadly finishing and also adding one assist.

Inoue scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Inoue scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Hohhot: A standout campaign in goal by Nene Inoue saw her named Best Goalkeeper of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 on Saturday as she led Japan to a historic crown.

The 29-year-old custodian saved two spot-kicks in their penalty shootout victory against Thailand in the final, after the thrilling encounter had ended 3-3 following extra time.

Japan edge Thailand to end title wait

Sun, 18 May, 2025

Japan edge Thailand to end title wait

Hohhot: Japan defeated Thailand 3-2 on penalties in the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 final at the Hohhot Sports Centre on Saturday, with the thrilling tie ending 3-3 at the end of extra time. 

Having twice taken the lead, Japan had to force their way back into the final after Thailand went ahead in extra time as the East Asian side finally lifted the trophy after having finished runners-up in both previous editions.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_futsal_asian_cup.html/photo/final-thailand-v-japan

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_futsal_asian_cup.html/video/wacfutsal2025-|-3rd4th-place-china-pr-1-3-islamic-republic-of-iran

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Year in Review: AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup China™

Wed, 24 Dec, 2025

Year in Review: AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup China™

Kuala Lumpur: Japan emerged champions for the first time after defeating Thailand in the final of the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup China 2025™.

Japan lifted the trophy after a thrilling showdown which saw the final ending 3-3, with the East Asian side winning the penalty shootout 3-2.

Islamic Republic of Iran beat China PR 3-1 in the third-place playoff.

#WACFutsal2025: In Numbers

Sun, 18 May, 2025

#WACFutsal2025: In Numbers

Hohhot: A thrilling AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 came to a perfect end on Saturday with Japan lifting their first title after defeating Thailand 3-2 on penalties after the final ended in a 3-3 draw after extra time.

As the dust settles on a truly memorable tournament, the-AFC.com highlights some interesting facts and figures from the fiesta of women’s futsal. 

Suga credits Japan’s work ethic for historic triumph

Sun, 18 May, 2025

Suga credits Japan’s work ethic for historic triumph

Hohhot: Japan head coach Takehiro Suga hailed his side’s perseverance after they edged Thailand 3-2 on penalties to win the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 at the Hohhot Sports Centre on Saturday.

The dramatic final, which ended 3-3 after extra time, saw Japan finally claim their maiden title after finishing runners-up in 2015 and 2018, with Suga attributing the end of the long wait to collective leadership and meticulous preparation.

Soleimani dedicates World Cup qualification to IR Iran

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Soleimani dedicates World Cup qualification to IR Iran

Hohhot: While they may have fallen short of retaining their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ title, the Islamic Republic of Iran were still able to achieve their goal of qualification for the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup after their third-place playoff win on Saturday.

A gritty 3-1 victory against China PR allowed the Central Asians to claim the final berth on offer in Hohhot and head coach Forouzan Soleimani hailed the achievement as something that is built on the collective efforts of the women’s futsal community back home.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_futsal_asian_cup.html/photo/wacfutsal2025-champions-japan

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_futsal_asian_cup.html/video/wacfutsal2025-|-final-thailand-32-33-japan

Japan’s Oino named MVP

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Japan’s Oino named MVP

Hohhot: Sara Oino crowned a magnificent AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 campaign on Saturday by being named the Most Valuable Player after leading Japan to a historic triumph.

The 24-year-old put in a series of impressive displays in Hohhot, including a goal and an assist in the victory on penalties against Thailand in the final that ended 3-3 after extra time, as she played a key role in Japan’s maiden title win.

IR Iran’s Torkaman wins Top Scorer honour

Sat, 17 May, 2025

IR Iran’s Torkaman wins Top Scorer honour

Hohhot: With four goals for Islamic Republic of Iran prior to the third-place playoff, Maral Torkaman added two more on Saturday against China PR to emerge as the AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup™ and help lead her side to the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Philippines 2025.

The 22-year-old cemented her status as one of Asia’s brightest futsal stars on her competition debut, showcasing her deadly finishing and also adding one assist.

Inoue scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Sat, 17 May, 2025

Inoue scoops Best Goalkeeper award

Hohhot: A standout campaign in goal by Nene Inoue saw her named Best Goalkeeper of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 on Saturday as she led Japan to a historic crown.

The 29-year-old custodian saved two spot-kicks in their penalty shootout victory against Thailand in the final, after the thrilling encounter had ended 3-3 following extra time.

Japan edge Thailand to end title wait

Sun, 18 May, 2025

Japan edge Thailand to end title wait

Hohhot: Japan defeated Thailand 3-2 on penalties in the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 final at the Hohhot Sports Centre on Saturday, with the thrilling tie ending 3-3 at the end of extra time. 

Having twice taken the lead, Japan had to force their way back into the final after Thailand went ahead in extra time as the East Asian side finally lifted the trophy after having finished runners-up in both previous editions.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_futsal_asian_cup.html/photo/final-thailand-v-japan

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_womens_futsal_asian_cup.html/video/wacfutsal2025-|-3rd4th-place-china-pr-1-3-islamic-republic-of-iran