Afghanistan’s U17 Futsal Team Makes History by Defeating Iran to Win Asian Championship

Afghanistan’s under-17 futsal national team, with a historic performance, defeated the powerful Iranian team 2-1 in the finals of the Asian championship in Bahrain, becoming the Asian champion for the first time; an honor that has brightly highlighted the name of Afghan futsal on the international stage…

In one of the most thrilling matches in Asian futsal, Afghanistan’s under-17 national futsal team managed to beat the strong Iranian team 2-1 in the finals of the Asian Youth Championship in Bahrain and claimed the championship title.

Decisive Match in Manama

This crucial match took place on Thursday evening in the central hall of the city of Manama, the capital of Bahrain. Two goals for Afghanistan were scored by Abbas Heydari and Ali Ahmadi, the young stars of the team, marking a historic victory.

Brilliant Path to Victory

Before reaching the final, the Afghanistan national team topped Group A with decisive victories against Uzbekistan, Bahrain, and China. In the semifinals, they also defeated Thailand with a score of 9-1 and advanced to the finals. The team scored a total of 30 goals and conceded only 4; statistics reflecting the offensive power and high defensive cohesion of the country’s young players.

Final Challenge Against Iran

In the final match, the Iranian team came with impressive statistics and high experience, but against the fast, organized, and energetic play of the Afghan players, they managed to score only once. In the end, Afghanistan maintained focus and capitalized on opportunities to claim the championship trophy.

A Pride for Afghan Sports

This victory not only counts as a significant sports achievement but also marks a turning point in the history of Afghan futsal. The brilliant performance of the young futsal players will inspire a new generation of athletes in the country and strengthen Afghanistan’s position at the continental level.