AFC highlights Iranian Futsal team attacking prowess

'Islamic Republic of Iran showed their attacking prowess as they beat Afghanistan 8-2 in the Ashgabat 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games men's futsal semi-final on Sunday,' AFC reported on Monday.

'IR Iran will face Uzbekistan – who beat Japan 3-2 on penalties after their semi-final finished 3-3 following extra time – in the final on Tuesday.'

'The defending champions are on course for a fifth consecutive futsal crown after outplaying Abdul Razaq Momrak’s men early on, firing six goals in the first half.'

'We were just very concentrated because yesterday against Thailand, we went down twice in the first minutes and we didn't want to do that again,” AFC quoted Iranian player Ali Asghar Hassanzadeh as saying.

'I think my team deserved the victory. We had chances. Our style was different. They played many long balls and we play with it on the floor. That is the way I prefer,' AFC quoted Japan coach Bruno Jose Garcia Formoso as saying.

'Uzebekistan lost only by 2-1 to Iran in the last AFC final so it will not be easy for Iran. Uzbekistan can win.'

'Iran will be the favorites but they will have a tough match.'

The final match between Iran and Uzbekistan is slated to be held on Tuesday. Afghanistan will stand against Japan in qualifiers match.

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