Thailand’s Cesar Gago rues missed opportunities, vows improvement

Fri, 07 Oct, 2022

Thailand’s Cesar Gago rues missed opportunities, vows improvement

Kuwait City: Head coach Carlos Cesar Gago believes his Thailand side can only improve after losing 5-0 to Islamic Republic of Iran in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 semi-finals on Thursday. 

Despite conceding within seconds of the kick-off, Thailand were able to stand their ground in the first half but simply couldn’t contain the defending champions in the second period. 

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#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD4 Results & Reports

Sat, 08 Oct, 2022

#AFCU17 Qualifiers - MD4 Results & Reports

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan and Uzbekistan booked their spots in the AFC U17 Asian Cup™ 2023 Finals as Matchday Four of the Qualifiers concluded on Friday. 

Japan defeated Syria 3-0 to secure an unassailable lead of nine points in Group A while Iran confirmed the Group I top spot with a 4-0 win over Kyrgyz Republic. Uzbekistan were the first team to book their place in the Finals, defeating Korea Republic 3-2 in a thrilling contest to finish top of Group J. 

Thirteen more places are up for grabs, with the 10 group winners and six best runners-up to qualify for the Finals, setting the stage for an exciting Matchday Five on Sunday. Stay updated on the results and reports with the-AFC.com.

S-final: IR Iran too strong for Thailand

Fri, 07 Oct, 2022

S-final: IR Iran too strong for Thailand

Kuwait City:  Islamic Republic of Iran breezed to a 5-0 win over Thailand in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 semi-final on Thursday.

The win took Iran to within one match of lifting the title for a record-extending 13th time with Japan - the only other team to have won the coveted crown - awaiting them in Saturday’s final. 

S-final: Japan defeat Uzbekistan to keep dream alive

Fri, 07 Oct, 2022

S-final: Japan defeat Uzbekistan to keep dream alive

Kuwait City: Japan came from behind to defeat Uzbekistan 2-1 in their AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Kuwait 2022 semi-final on Thursday.

After Uzbekistan took a first half lead through Ilkhomjon Khamroev, Japan fought hard in the second period with Arthur Oliveira and Sora Kanazawa finding the back of the net to seal a 10th final appearance. 

Japan will now bid for a fourth title when they play defending champions Islamic Republic of Iran - who defeated Thailand 5-0 in their last four tie - in Saturday's final.

IR Iran in top 20 of latest FIFA World Ranking

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

IR Iran in top 20 of latest FIFA World Ranking

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran will head to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 as a top 20 team following the latest FIFA World Ranking released on Thursday.

Iran, who moved up two places to 20th, will face England, the United States and Wales in Group B at Qatar 2022.

Reaching final an unbelievable success for KL City, says Hodak

Thu, 06 Oct, 2022

Reaching final an unbelievable success for KL City, says Hodak

Jizzakh: Kuala Lumpur City FC head coach Bojan Hodak described his side’s victory over PFC Sogdiana to reach the AFC Cup™ 2022 final as an unbelievable success for the club and Malaysian football.

KL City completed an incredible run to the final on their continental debut, becoming only the second Malaysian side to reach an AFC Cup final after Johor Darul Ta’zim who won the title in 2015, but Hodak highlighted a key difference between KL City’s success and that of his former employers.