Afghanistan exit Asian Futsal Cup after quarter-final loss to Japan
The match was played in Jakarta, where Japan led 1–0 at halftime before scoring five more goals in the second.
The match was played in Jakarta, where Japan led 1–0 at halftime before scoring five more goals in the second.
The tournament will run from Feb. 3 to Feb. 13 and follows the conclusion of the 50-over version of the.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 2:30 p.m. Kabul time in Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia.
Batting first after winning the toss, Afghanistan posted 184 for 6 in their allotted 20 overs.
The ICC said the reported position was not in the interest of the global game or cricket fans worldwide, including.
Iran led 1–0 at halftime and secured the win in a match that determined the group winner.
After winning the toss, Afghanistan chose to bat and recovered from early losses to post 315 for seven.
The emphatic victory sealed Afghanistan’s progression from the group stage, following their opening-match win over Saudi Arabia.
Afghanistan are among six teams still competing for the remaining three semi-final spots.
Afghanistan are competing in Group D alongside Saudi Arabia, Malaysia and Iran.