Guilherme Costa Marques wins Asian Goalkeeper of the Year! AFC 2022

At the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2022, Higor Pires delivered a spectacular performance.

Furthermore, Guilherme Kuromoto was awarded the Best Goalkeeper award at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2022.

Both goalkeepers have proven themselves to be at the pinnacle of Asia in both name and deed.
Their performances were truly magnificent!

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▼Match against Uzbekistan (Semifinal)

Higor Pires, the stalwart goalkeeper for the Japanese national team who displayed incredible consistency in every match leading up to the semifinals, was forced to leave the pitch due to injury during the match against Uzbekistan.

Guilherme Kuromoto stepped in as his replacement.

While it is said to be difficult for a goalkeeper to adjust to a match after being subbed in mid-game, he delivered a series of world-class saves.

His big saves in the second half surely captured the attention of futsal fans all across Asia.

▼Match against Indonesia (Quarterfinal)

Goalkeeper Higor defended the goal time and time again in moments where everyone thought the ball would surely go in.

Furthermore, Higor scored his first goal for the Japanese national team in this match.

His power-play counter from the goalkeeper position was a 35-meter long-range shot that sailed past the opposing players. Despite being a goalkeeper, he scored a goal in a crucial moment, and this single point led Japan to victory.

Higor showcased world-class play on both offense and defense for the Japanese national team.

50.Futsal.shop will continue to wholeheartedly support all goalkeepers who fight with passion!