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AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Technical Report now available!

Thu, 17 Aug, 2023

AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Technical Report now available!

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Technical Report, now available on the-AFC.com, offers a comprehensive outline of the tournament held at Jomtien Beach Arena in Pattaya from March 16-26.

Packed with results, statistics and technical summaries, the report starts off with day-by-day match overviews, giving Asian football fans an online, front-row seat at a tournament that produced a whopping 249 goals over 34 matches.

#ACBeachSoccer Thailand 2023: In Numbers

Wed, 29 Mar, 2023

#ACBeachSoccer Thailand 2023: In Numbers

Kuala Lumpur: The AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 will be remembered for producing high drama and breathtaking goals over 32 matches with Islamic Republic of Iran winning a record-equalling third title in Pattaya.

With the sun settling on the Jomtien Beach Arena, the-AFC.com highlights some interesting facts and figures that caught the eye throughout the tournament.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_beach_soccer_asian_cup/video/acbeachsoccer_thailand_2023_|_moments.html

Hosseinabadi hails IR Iran’s determination, focus

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023

Hosseinabadi hails IR Iran’s determination, focus

Pattaya: Islamic Republic of Iran defeated Japan in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 final on Sunday with a focused and determined approach, according to head coach Ali Naderi Hosseinabadi.

Iran put on a flawless display as they dominated the match from start to finish against a previously undefeated Japanese team at the Jomtien Beach Arena, with the Central Asian side cruising to a 6-0 win for a record-equalling third title.. 

Hosseinabadi praised his players for putting on their best performance and attributed their success to the hard work in training.

Japan’s Tabata vows to wrest back crown

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023

Japan’s Tabata vows to wrest back crown

Pattaya: Head coach Teruki Tabata has promised to win the title back for Japan following their painful 6-0 defeat to Islamic Republic of Iran in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 final on Sunday.

Japan’s quest to win a record-extending fourth title was derailed by an inspired Iranian side at the Jomtien Beach Arena.

The three-time champions had been flawless until the final where they were outplayed by Iran, which Tabata says was really upsetting.

Hilal: Oman’s strong mentality secured win against UAE

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023

Hilal: Oman’s strong mentality secured win against UAE

Pattaya: Oman head coach Talib Hilal believes his players' determination paved the way for a 4-2 win over United Arab Emirates in the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 third place playoff on Sunday.

Oman came back from a goal down to defeat UAE with Hilal saying that his team worked hard for the result.

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_beach_soccer_asian_cup/video/acbeachsoccer_thailand_2023_|_japan_0_-_6_islamic_republic_of_iran.html

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_beach_soccer_asian_cup/video/acbeachsoccer_thailand_2023_|_3rd_place_-_united_arab_emirates_2_-_4_oman.html

www.the-afc.com/en/national/afc_beach_soccer_asian_cup/photo/final_japan_v_ir_iran.html

Akaguma clinches Top Scorer award

Mon, 27 Mar, 2023

Akaguma clinches Top Scorer award

Patttaya: Takuya Akaguma emerged the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 Top Scorer as the tournament came to a conclusion on Sunday. 

Although Akaguma did not score in the final as Japan fell to a 6-0 defeat, his 11 goals played a key role in taking the East Asian side into the decider and also book a place in the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2023. 

Mesigar crowned Most Valuable Player

Sun, 26 Mar, 2023

Mesigar crowned Most Valuable Player

Pattaya: Moslem Mesigar was selected the Most Valuable Player of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Sunday.

Mesigar was instrumental throughout the campaign which saw Iran defeat Japan 6-0 in the final on Sunday to lift a record-equalling third title. 

Mirjajili named Best Goalkeeper

Sun, 26 Mar, 2023

Mirjajili named Best Goalkeeper

Pattaya: Seyedmahdi Mirjajili of Islamic Republic of Iran was named the Best Goalkeeper of the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup™ Thailand 2023 on Sunday. 

Mirjajili played a key role in Iran's campaign, which climaxed with a 6-0 win over Japan in the final as the Central Asian side lifted the title for a record-equalling third time.