AFC Fines Iran $8,600 After Brawl in Asian Youth Games Futsal Final Against Afghanistan

The Asian Football Confederation fined Iran’s under-17 futsal team $8,600 for on-field misconduct and yellow card accumulation during their controversial final against Afghanistan.

Afghanistan’s under-17 futsal team has claimed a historic victory over Iran in the final of the Asian Youth Games in Bahrain, but the match ended in controversy after a late-game brawl.

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) fined Iran’s national youth futsal team $8,600 for their role in the clash, including $5,000 for the on-field altercation and $3,600 for accumulating seven yellow cards.

During the final moments of the match, when Afghanistan was leading 2-1, Iranian players became involved in a confrontation with their Afghanistan counterparts. The situation escalated when members of the Iranian coaching staff entered the fray, forcing police intervention to restore order.

As a result of the incident, the AFC suspended players Mohammad Ali Shekarchi and Amirhossein Abdolrazaghi for four official national games. Team manager Behzad Azad and coach Mahmoud Ghazi received six-game bans.

Despite the chaos, the final whistle confirmed Afghanistan’s triumph, crowning the under-17 team as Asian champions and marking a significant achievement for Afghanistan futsal team.

The AFC’s sanctions underscore the federation’s strict commitment to fair play and discipline, sending a clear message that misconduct and violent behavior will not be tolerated.

While the Iranian team faces fines and suspensions, Afghanistan’s youth squad celebrated their victory with pride, demonstrating composure under pressure and earning recognition across Asia.

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