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Afghanistan impress in debut thriller at FIFA Futsal World Cup in Uzbekistan
Roared on by the crowd at Humo Arena, Afghanistan were 5-2 up at half-time.
If Afghanistan’s first match of the FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024 is anything to go by then fans across the country are in for a treat after the team thumped Angola 6-4 on Sunday afternoon in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
Roared on by the crowd at Humo Arena, Afghanistan were 5-2 up at half-time.
Goals were scored by Farzad Mahmoodi, Omid Qanbari, Hussain Mohammadi, Mahdi Norowzi, Akbar Kazemi, and Reza Hossein Poor.
Player of the Match went to Akbar Kazemi, who made 11 attempts at goal in total.
Next up for Afghanistan are 2016 champions Argentina on Wednesday. Angola, for their part, will look to rebound against Ukraine.
Fans across the country can stay tuned to Ariana Television to watch all the thrills and spills live as Ariana Television Network (ATN) is the official broadcaster of the tournament in Afghanistan.
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