AFC Futsal Asian Cup
The exciting, back-and-forth encounter ended 5-5 after extra time with the ensuing penalty shootout seeing Indonesia’s hat-trick hero Israr Megantara missing his spot-kick, giving the Central Asian side a 5-4 win and the continental trophy for a record-extending 14th time.
Indonesia, who qualified for their first final, matched their opponents blow for blow in front of a packed stadium, and trooped off the court with their heads held high.
Indonesia, who qualified for their first final, matched their opponents blow for blow in front of a packed stadium, and trooped off the court with their heads held high.
#ACFutsal2026 | Final: Indonesia 5 (4)-(5) 5 IR Iran
“I'm super proud of my players for doing an amazing job and for working so hard,“ said Souto. “No one would have believed that we would make the final, with possibilities to win in 40 minutes, in extra time or in penalties.”
The Spaniard, who took over the team in 2024, said there was still room for Indonesia to improve despite their achievement.
The Spaniard, who took over the team in 2024, said there was still room for Indonesia to improve despite their achievement.
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“The tournament went well for us, and we were mentally super strong, probably the strongest team in the tournament and made it difficult for Iran, but we also made many mistakes.
“The team need to build on their game in many areas, but today we speak about how good they were, their amazing game and how we pushed Iran to the limit.”
“The team need to build on their game in many areas, but today we speak about how good they were, their amazing game and how we pushed Iran to the limit.”
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The 44-year-old reminded his players to stay grounded in light of their history-making campaign.
“We must remain humble because there are stronger teams in Asia like Iran and Japan with very good players, and we cannot match their speed.
“Sometimes you succeed and sometimes you don’t but today, we came really close so we should be really proud.”
“We must remain humble because there are stronger teams in Asia like Iran and Japan with very good players, and we cannot match their speed.
“Sometimes you succeed and sometimes you don’t but today, we came really close so we should be really proud.”
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