Indonesia Shock Japan to Reach Historic AFC Futsal Asian Cup Final
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Golkar Chairman Bahlil Lahadalia highlighted the Indonesian futsal team's prowess at the Asian Cup.
Indonesia shock Japan to reach historic AFC Futsal Asian Cup final
Indonesia produced a stunning performance to defeat four-time champions Japan 5–3 after extra time on Thursday, securing their first-ever place in the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026 final. The hosts will face Iran in Saturday’s title clash. Indonesia led 3–2 late in the match before Japan forced extra time with a last-minute penalty, but the home side regained control in the additional period to complete a famous victory. Both teams made a …
In the semi-final match of the 2026 Asian Futsal Championship held on the evening of February 5th, host nation Indonesia secured a dramatic 5-3 victory over Japan after two extra time periods. This result allowed Indonesian futsal to reach the final of the tournament for the first time in history.
Having defeated Japan in the semi-finals, the Indonesian futsal team has reached the final of the Asian Futsal Championship for the first time. And Indonesian fans are confident of winning the championship at the tournament on home soil.
Tears of emotion accompanied the success of the Indonesian Futsal National Team in advancing to the final of the 2026 Futsal Asian Cup. Head coach Hector Souto was unable to hold back his emotions.
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