Afghanistan Triumphs Over Thailand in Opening Match of 2024 FIFA Futsal World Cup
Match Highlights: Afghanistan vs Thailand
Afghanistan dominated the court, with Muhammad Osamanmusa scoring the opening goal just three minutes into the match. Despite Croatia's pressure, the equalizer remained elusive thanks to Arut Senbat's heroics in goal. The Thais expanded their lead with a second goal from Ronnachai Junwongsuk after stealing the ball from a defender.
Croatia's Comeback Attempt
Antonio Sekulic pulled one back for Croatia shortly after, increasing the tension in the final minutes. However, Arut's brilliant performance kept the Thais ahead as they maintained their lead to finish the match 2-1, earning valuable points in Group B.
Upcoming Matches
- Next game for Thailand against Cuba on Tuesday.
- Brazil, the five-time futsal world champions, also features in this pool.
Thailand to Host AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup 2025
In addition to their futsal efforts, Thailand has been chosen to host the AFC Beach Soccer Asian Cup 2025. This will mark the third hosting of the event in the Kingdom, which previously took place in Pattaya in 2019 and 2023. As the host, Thailand's beach soccer team secures a spot in the finals, with the event scheduled for March next year.
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