Afghanistan defeats Iran to win U-17 Futsal Asian Championship
Despite Iran dominating possession with 54% of the ball and registering 17 shots, the Afghan side made the most of.
Despite Iran dominating possession with 54% of the ball and registering 17 shots, the Afghan side made the most of.
The two teams have shown exceptional offensive power throughout the tournament.
Abdullah Ahmadzai also played a crucial role with the ball, claiming 2 wickets for 20 runs and assisting in a.
Qadiri defeated opponents from Kyrgyzstan, the United Arab Emirates, and China to reach the final.
Afghan fighters began their matches on October 27 and are competing in the K-1 style category.
The win marks Afghanistan’s third consecutive victory in the tournament, having already bested Nepal and the Maldives in earlier rounds.
In jiu-jitsu, Abdul Raziq Kohi (56kg) and Hadi Rezai (62kg) will compete on behalf of the national team.
Sunday’s matchup is expected to decide the top seed in Group B, with both teams strong contenders for qualification.
Ebrahimi secured third place after defeating competitors from Kyrgyzstan and India.
The team includes three athletes and is part of Afghanistan’s broader participation in the multi-sport event.