FutsalWC: ۵ Asian players to watch
With the continent chasing a first ever FIFA Futsal World Cup winner, the-AFC.com profiles one key player from each Asian team. Saeid Ahmadabbasi (IR Iran) AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ Thailand…
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Group C: Bahrain v Japan
Both recorded opening round wins on Thursday, Bahrain stunning Australia 1-0 while Japan were magnificent in a 7-0 victory against China PR. While Dragan Talajic guided Bahrain to a historic…
Preview &#۸۲۱۱; Group B: Kuwait v Iraq
Kuwait secured a crucial point in a 1-1 draw against Jordan, while Iraq edged Oman 1-0 on Thursday. Kuwait fell behind after 14 minutes to Moussa Al Tamari’s opener but…
Preview &#۸۲۱۱; Group A: United Arab Emirates v IR Iran
UAE produced an amazing fightback to defeat Qatar 3-1 while Iran displayed resilience to see off the challenge of Kyrgyz Republic, winning their opening tie 1-0 on Thursday. UAE jubilantly…
Group A: Australia ۰-۲ Cameroon
Australia finished bottom of the standings after their third consecutive loss, while Cameroon secured their progression to the knockout stage as one of the best third placed sides. With both…
Salami rues wasteful Jordan, Kuwait’s Pizzi delighted with point
Having taken a 14th minute lead through Mousa Al Tamari in their Group B tie, Jordan proceeded to waste numerous chances and were hurt by Kuwait’s Yousef Al Sulaiman striking…
Preview &#۸۲۱۱; Group E, MD۳: Austria v Japan
Both teams have already secured their berths in the Round of 16 after two consecutive wins with Japan ahead on goal difference. Runners-up in the AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup…
Preview &#۸۲۱۱; Group F, MD۳: Netherlands v DPR Korea
The reigning AFC U20 Women’s Asian Cup champions only need a draw to top the group but such has been the potency of their performances that they will be expecting…
Know your team: Afghanistan
Set to make their debut on the global stage, the Central Asian nation will have to compete against Angola, Argentina and Ukraine for a place in the Round of 16.…
Points over performance for Uzbekistan’s Katanec
Jaloliddin Masharipov gave Uzbekistan a bright start but after missing numerous chances to add to the score, Uzbekistan finished the game in frantic mode as DPR Korea pushed for the…