Afghanistan Out of AFC Futsal Asian Cup After Close Quarterfinal Loss to Tajikistan

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Kabul: Afghanistan’s national futsal team suffered a narrow defeat in the quarterfinals of the 2024 AFC Futsal Asian Cup, losing 2-1 to Tajikistan in a closely contested match held in Thailand on Wednesday.

In the first half, a defensive lapse by an Afghan player allowed Tajikistan to take a 1-0 lead. However, Farzad Mahmoudi redeemed his team in the second half, equalizing the score at 1-1. Despite both teams’ persistent efforts to break the deadlock, the match went into overtime.

During extra time, Tajikistan was awarded a penalty kick, which they successfully converted into the decisive goal, securing their victory.

This defeat resulted in Afghanistan’s elimination from the tournament, while Tajikistan advanced to the semifinals. Nonetheless, Afghanistan’s participation in the championship marked a valuable experience for the team, and their advancement to the quarterfinals was celebrated by citizens as a significant achievement.