KABUL: Afghanistan’s national futsal team concluded its Thailand Continental Futsal Cup campaign with a commanding 6–1 victory over New Zealand on Thursday.
Having previously faced Thailand, Vietnam, and Russia, Afghanistan entered the match with two defeats and one draw. The emphatic win over New Zealand secured the team’s first and only victory of the tournament.
Afghanistan competed in a group featuring hosts Thailand, Vietnam, Russia, and New Zealand.
The Thailand Continental Futsal Cup was held as a preparatory tournament for upcoming international competitions, providing participating teams with an opportunity to improve coordination and match readiness.
The convincing victory over New Zealand marked an encouraging end to Afghanistan’s campaign as the team now turns its focus toward future tournaments.