Hu happy with perfect China PR; Hsieh urges Chinese Taipei players to believe

Sun, 11 May, 2025

Hu happy with perfect China PR; Hsieh urges Chinese Taipei players to believe

Hohhot: Head coach Hu Jie praised his players’ discipline after China PR sealed a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan on Saturday, completing a perfect Group A campaign at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025.

Chinese Taipei, meanwhile, overcame Australia with a late strike to keep their dream alive as they too advanced to the knockout stage.

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Group A: China PR 3-1 Uzbekistan

Sat, 10 May, 2025

Group A: China PR 3-1 Uzbekistan

Hohhot: China PR defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 to stay perfect in Group A of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 on Saturday.

The hosts finished with nine points with Chinese Taipei three adrift as both advanced to the quarter-finals, while Uzbekistan will need to wait for the remaining fixtures to be completed to know if they qualify as one of the two best third-placed teams.

Group A: Chinese Taipei 1-0 Australia

Sat, 10 May, 2025

Group A: Chinese Taipei 1-0 Australia

Hohhot: Chinese Taipei booked their place in the next round of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 on Saturday with a 1-0 defeat of Australia in their final group stage match.

The East Asians, who reached the quarter-finals on their debut in 2018, repeated the feat at the Hohhot Sports Centre and joined China PR in advancing from Group A.

It also meant elimination for debutants Australia, who put in their best display of the tournament so far and were perhaps unfortunate not to return home with a point.

Thanh Hang aiming to chart more history with Vietnam

Sun, 11 May, 2025

Thanh Hang aiming to chart more history with Vietnam

Hohhot: Few players bring both experience and hunger to the court the way Trinh Nguyen Thanh Hang does. 

At 35, the Vietnamese captain remains as committed and driven as ever and is determined to lead her team to new heights at the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025.

Preview - Group B: Hong Kong, China v Philippines; IR Iran v Vietnam

Sat, 10 May, 2025

Preview - Group B: Hong Kong, China v Philippines; IR Iran v Vietnam

Hohhot: Hong Kong, China and Philippines will give it their all when they meet in their concluding AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 Group B tie on Sunday.

Both teams, who have yet to get points on the board, will battle to earn a spot as one of the best third-placed teams in the quarter-finals.

Islamic Republic of Iran booked their spot in the knockout stage after seeing off Hong Kong, China 3-1 and joining them are Vietnam, who hit three unanswered goals against the Philippines with both teams clashing for top spot.

Preview - Group C: Indonesia v Bahrain; Thailand v Japan

Sat, 10 May, 2025

Preview - Group C: Indonesia v Bahrain; Thailand v Japan

Hohhot: The final round of matches in Group C will see three of the four teams still in with a chance to advance to the quarter-finals of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025.

Japan have sealed their place in the next round after withstanding a second-half barrage from Bahrain to edge their encounter 3-2 on Matchday 2, which took them to six points. 

Thailand were held by Indonesia 0-0 and need one more point to finish in the top two when they face Japan, while Bahrain know that anything less than victory against Indonesia will result in their elimination.

Arkadag are deserving winners, says Allaberdiyev

Sun, 11 May, 2025

Arkadag are deserving winners, says Allaberdiyev

Phnom Penh: They may have seemed to be have been on the ropes but head coach Ahmet Allaberdiyev said FC Arkadag fully deserved to lift the AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 trophy on Saturday.

The side from Turkmenistan had to work hard to defeat a spirited Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC, who had almost 52,000 fans willing them on in the final.

Arkadag, however, weathered the storm before taking the lead through Mekan Saparow. It was cancelled out by Saret Krya to force extra-time but Altymyrat Annadurdyyew came off the bench to score the winner in the 112th minute.

Munoz: Defeat can't hide how much Svay Rieng have progressed

Sun, 11 May, 2025

Munoz: Defeat can't hide how much Svay Rieng have progressed

Phnom Penh: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC head coach Pep Munoz didn't let the disappointment of losing the AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 final cloud his view of the bigger picture.

The Cambodian side had to settle for second place despite a valiant performance, losing 2-1 to Turkmenistan's FC Arkadag in the decider that needed 120 minutes on Saturday.

Iraq appoint Arnold as head coach

Sat, 10 May, 2025

Iraq appoint Arnold as head coach

Baghdad: Iraq have named Australian Graham Arnold as their new head coach ahead of next month’s vital AFC Asian Qualifiers™ – Road to 26 clashes with Korea Republic and Jordan as the nation seeks to secure qualification for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986.

Arnold replaces Jesus Casas, with the Iraqis in third place in Group B with two matches remaining.