With a 5-1 victory over New Zealand, Afghanistan took a significant step toward winning the 2024 Intercontinental Championship.
Tarz Press – On Wednesday, September 4, the Afghan national futsal team played its third match in the 2024 Intercontinental Championship in Bangkok, Thailand. Although Afghanistan was initially trailing 1-0 against New Zealand, the team made a remarkable comeback, scoring five goals to secure the win. For the Lions of Khorasan, Omid Qanbari scored twice, while Farzad Mahmoodi, Mehran Gholami, and Hamidreza Hosseini each scored once. The Afghanistan Football Federation described this game as the "most historic comeback" for the Afghan national team on its Facebook page.
Meanwhile, in another thrilling match, Guatemala defeated Thailand 6-4, moving to the top of the tournament standings, which has made Afghanistan’s path to the championship more challenging. On Friday, the Afghan national futsal team will face Thailand in their final match. To win the championship, Afghanistan must defeat the host, Thailand, by a margin of two goals. These matches are part of Afghanistan’s preparation for the Futsal World Cup, which will be hosted by Uzbekistan in ten days.
