Preview - Group A: Chinese Taipei v Australia; China PR v Uzbekistan

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Preview - Group A: Chinese Taipei v Australia; China PR v Uzbekistan

Hohhot: Chinese Taipei and Uzbekistan will both be desperately seeking victories in their final matches in Group A of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 on Saturday.

With China PR needing only a draw to confirm their quarter-final spot, Chinese Taipei hold the advantage over Uzbekistan in the race to the knockout stage, having defeated the Central Asian side 6-1 in their opening match.

Chinese Taipei suffered a 5-3 defeat against China PR on Matchday Two while Uzbekistan beat Australia 3-1. 

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Novita seeking to inspire Indonesia's future generation

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Novita seeking to inspire Indonesia's future generation

Hohhot: A leader on and off the court, Indonesia’s Novita Murni Piranti brings more than just experience to the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 — she brings inspiration.

The 35-year-old captain, a fixture in Indonesian futsal, hails from Bandung and currently represents one of the top-tier women’s futsal clubs in the country. Her journey began with family, through playful moments with her older brother who played football casually. 

Warrior So fights on for Hong Kong, China

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Warrior So fights on for Hong Kong, China

Hohhot: Taking the ball in her stride after a one-two with captain Chan Wing Sze, So Hoi Lam hurtled towards the opposition goal from the halfway line and unleashed a rocket of a shot into the back of the net to spark joyous celebrations from Hong Kong, China.

The reaction was understandable as the second-half strike made it 3-3 against Vietnam in their Group B encounter of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 on Wednesday, with the East Asians having trailed 3-1 at half-time at the Hohhot Sports Centre.

Group A: Chinese Taipei 3-5 China PR

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Group A: Chinese Taipei 3-5 China PR

Hohhot: China PR took a step closer to advancing to the knockout stage of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 2025 on Thursday with a 5-3 defeat of Chinese Taipei.

A thoroughly dominant first-half performance at the Hohhot Sports Centre laid the foundation for a second win in as many Group A matches for the 2018 quarter-finalists.

Group A: Australia 1-3 Uzbekistan

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Group A: Australia 1-3 Uzbekistan

Hohhot:  Uzbekistan revived their hopes of advancing to the knockout stage with a 3-1 win against Australia in their AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup™ China 202 Group A match at the Hohhot Sports Centre on Thursday.

Uzbekistan - on three points - will face China PR on Saturday while Australia - having suffered two defeats - will meet Chinese Taipei.

Q-final: Portugal conclude Japan’s journey

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Q-final: Portugal conclude Japan’s journey

Victoria: Japan produced an almighty fight but eventually succumbed 7-6 to Portugal in their FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles quarter-final tie on Thursday.

Japan fought back five times to draw level before Miguel Pintado’s winner sent the European side through to the semi-finals.

Q-final: Belarus end IR Iran’s dream

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Q-final: Belarus end IR Iran’s dream

Victoria: Islamic Republic of Iran’s FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Seychelles 2025 title ambitions came to a premature end after losing 4-3 to Belarus in the quarter-finals on Thursday.

The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2025 champions Iran struck first but in the end, could not stop Belarus from powering their way back into the game to take their place in the semi-finals against either Senegal or Italy.

Road to Final: FC Arkadag (TKM)

Thu, 08 May, 2025

Road to Final: FC Arkadag (TKM)

Phnom Penh: FC Arkadag are one match away from savouring continental glory for the first time.

The side from Turkmenistan face Cambodia's Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC in the final of the AFC Challenge League 2024/25 on Saturday.

The final promises to be a thriller and the-AFC.com takes a look at how Arkadag reached the decider.

Road to Final: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM)

Fri, 09 May, 2025

Road to Final: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC (CAM)

Phnom Penh: Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng will be aiming to end their season on the highest note possible by lifting the AFC Challenge League™ trophy on Saturday.

Having already secured a second consecutive Cambodian Premier League title, Svay Rieng will have home ground advantage in the AFC Challenge League™ 2024/25 final.

The-AFC.com retraces Svay Rieng's journey to the decider, with the club on the verge of winning a major Asian trophy for the first time.