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Thais on cusp of futsal WC spot

Thailand’s Muhammad Ousmanmusa, No.11, and teammates celebrate their victory against Iraq in the first leg of their Futsal World Cup play-off.

Thailand look set to secure their sixth berth at the Fifa Futsal World Cup when they meet Iraq in the second leg of their play-off in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday.

The match at the Khorfakkan Futsal Club Hall kicks off at 6pm Thai time.

Having won 7-2 in the first leg at the same venue, Thailand are clear favourites to advance to the 2021 Futsal World Cup finals to be held in Lithuania in September.

Despite the big lead, Thailand coach Jose Maria Mendes, better known as Pupis, has warned his players against complacency.

“We must not think about the score in the first leg. Although we scored a big win, we can’t underestimate them because anything can happen…

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