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Quarter-final ties set to be sizzlers

Wed, 24 Apr, 2024

Quarter-final ties set to be sizzlers

Doha: Defending champions Saudi Arabia will face 2018 winners Uzbekistan in the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ quarter-finals following the conclusion of the group stage on Tuesday.

The tie at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on Friday headlines an impressive last eight cast, with the other three former AFC U23 Asian Cup winners also through.

Preview - Q-final: Thailand v Iraq

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Preview - Q-final: Thailand v Iraq

Bangkok: Thailand and Iraq are set for an exciting clash when they meet in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Two-time finalists Thailand are making their ninth consecutive appearance in the last eight against an Iraq side who return to the knockout rounds after suffering a group stage exit at the 2022 edition.

Saadoon hails Iraq’s strong character

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Saadoon hails Iraq’s strong character

Doha: Mustafa Saadoon was beaming with joy after Iraq sealed a place in the quarter-finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ following a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia on Monday.

It was an eventful match for the Air Force Club player as he was involved in all three goals, winning the first penalty, fouling Haitham Asiri for Saudi Arabia’s equaliser before bundling in the winner with the 21-year-old stressing that the result showed Iraq’s mettle.

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Group C: Resilient Iraq edge Saudi Arabia for top spot

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

Group C: Resilient Iraq edge Saudi Arabia for top spot

Doha: Iraq completed their turnaround at the AFC U23 Asian Cup Qatar 2024™ with a 2-1 win over Saudi Arabia to emerge the Group C winners on Monday. 

A second consecutive win enabled Iraq to overcome an opening defeat to Thailand to finish top on six points with Saudi Arabia also advancing as the runners-up, after Thailand lost 1-0 to Tajikistan in the other game.

#ACFutsal2024 - Quarter-finalists decided

Tue, 23 Apr, 2024

#ACFutsal2024 - Quarter-finalists decided

Bangkok: Defending champions Japan were the shock casualties as the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 knockout stage was finalised on Monday.

Japan were eliminated after only managing a 1-1 draw with Tajikistan on Monday, which meant the four-time champions finished third in Group C while Afghanistan created history by advancing on their tournament debut. 

West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd almost there; Al Nassr keep faint hopes alive

Sun, 21 Apr, 2024

West Asia Wrap: Al Sadd almost there; Al Nassr keep faint hopes alive

Doha: Al Sadd SC need just a point from their remaining two matches to clinch the Qatar Stars League 2023/24 title.

In Saudi Arabia, Al Nassr defeated Al Fayha to keep their slim hopes of lifting the Saudi Pro League 2023/24 title alive while there were also matches played in Bahrain, Iraq, Oman, Syria and the United Arab Emirates.
 
Join the-AFC.com as we review how the action unfolded with several leagues set to reach their climax in the coming weeks.

Uzbekistan delight Venancio Lopez; Iraq worry Cacau

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Uzbekistan delight Venancio Lopez; Iraq worry Cacau

Bangkok: Uzbekistan completed their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand 2024 Group B campaign with a perfect record of three victories, and head coach Jose Venancio Lopez put the achievement down to his team’s mental strength and collective unity.

After wins over Australia and Iraq, Sunday’s comeback win over Saudi Arabia at Bangkok Arena saw Uzbekistan advance to the quarter-finals for the 15th consecutive time. 

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Group B: Fightback takes Iraq through

Mon, 22 Apr, 2024

Group B: Fightback takes Iraq through

Bangkok: A stirring fightback saw Iraq defeat Australia 6-2 in Group B of the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Thailand 2024™ at the Hua Mark Indoor Stadium on Sunday.

The win confirmed Iraq’s quarter-final spot, with the West Asian side finishing second in the group behind Uzbekistan. 

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