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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.

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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.

#ACFutsal2024 - Preview: Groups C & D

Wed, 17 Apr, 2024

#ACFutsal2024 - Preview: Groups C & D

Bangkok: Kyrgyz Republic, Japan, Tajikistan and Korea Republic will be eager to make a positive impact when they begin their AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand™ 2024 Group C campaigns on Thursday.

Tajikistan and Korea Republic kickstart the action at the Bangkok Arena before the attention turns to Japan, who will open their title defence against Kyrgyz Republic at the Hua Mark Indoor Stadium.

In Group D, 12-time champions Islamic Republic of Iran meet newcomers Afghanistan with Kuwait and Bahrain facing off in the other fixture.

#ACFutsal2024 - Know Your Teams: Groups C & D

Mon, 15 Apr, 2024

#ACFutsal2024 - Know Your Teams: Groups C & D

Bangkok: Groups C and D of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 promise thrilling action with defending champions Japan and 12-time winners the teams to beat.

Four-time winners Japan have Tajikistan, Korea Republic and Kyrgyz Republic for company in Group C while standing in Iran's way in Group D are Kuwait, Bahrain and Afghanistan.  

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West Asia Wrap: Al Gharafa edge closer; Al Hilal relentless

Mon, 08 Apr, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Gharafa edge closer; Al Hilal relentless

Doha: Al Sadd SC’s title charge suffered a setback following a 3-1 defeat to Al Duhail SC as Al Gharafa moved within two points of them in the Qatar Stars League 2023/24 on Sunday. 

Al Hilal SFC, meanwhile, edged closer to the Saudi Pro League title with a 4-1 win over Al Khaleej which took them to 77 points, 12 ahead of Al Nassr with seven matches remaining. 

It is a tight race in the Bahrain Premier League with Al Khalidiya moving within a point of Al Riffa SC while Al Shorta SC and Air Force Club are locked in an enticing battle in the Iraqi Stars League. Join the-AFC.com as we bring you the latest domestic action from across West Asia.

Al Ghassani credits Bento for UAE masterclass against Yemen

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Al Ghassani credits Bento for UAE masterclass against Yemen

Al Khobar: Yahya Al Ghassani believes head coach Paulo Bento’s due diligence worked in the United Arab Emirates’ favour as they claimed a 3-0 victory against Yemen in Group H of the Preliminary Joint Qualification - Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Tuesday.

A fourth straight win sealed their progress into the third round of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers and booked their ticket to the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™.

Group H: Bahrain 3-0 Nepal

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Group H: Bahrain 3-0 Nepal

Riffa: Bahrain took a huge step towards advancing to the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2025 qualifiers and the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ Finals after defeating Nepal 3-0 at the Bahrain National Stadium on Tuesday.

The results took Bahrain to nine points in Group H, three adrift of United Arab Emirates but, crucially, six ahead of Yemen with two matchdays remaining.

Preview - Group H: Yemen v UAE; Bahrain v Nepal

Mon, 25 Mar, 2024

Preview - Group H: Yemen v UAE; Bahrain v Nepal

Khobar: The United Arab Emirates will be aiming to stay perfect and seal progression when they take on Yemen in Group H of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ on Tuesday.

UAE lead the standings by three points, having secured three consecutive victories with head coach Paulo Bento urging his team to get the job done following their 2-1 win over Yemen on Matchday Three.

Group H: Nepal 0-5 Bahrain

Fri, 22 Mar, 2024

Group H: Nepal 0-5 Bahrain

Riffa: A composed Bahrain proved too strong for Nepal, winning 5-0 in Group H of the Preliminary Joint Qualification – Round 2 for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027™ at the Bahrain National Stadium on Thursday.

Goals from Mahdi Al Humaidan (2nd), Sayed Baqer (9th), Ali Madan (45+4), Ibrahim Al Khatal (87th) and a conversion from the spot from Ismaeel Abdullatif Hassan (90+6) settled the issue for Bahrain. 

The victory took Bahrain to six points from three matches, while Nepal remain without a point with the two sides to meet again on Tuesday.