Wei Wang’s hat-trick helped China to a comprehensive 9-0 triumph over Kuwait in their final game on Tuesday and seal second spot in Group D.

With the four semi-finalists in the 2008 tournament guaranteed a place at the FIFA Futsal World Cup in Brazil later this year, there is more than just another step towards regional glory at stake for both sides.

And Farinha was in no doubt what success over their rivals would mean for his side.

"The Chinese federation [Chinese Football Association] will pay more attention to futsal if we qualify for the World Cup," he said.

"In my opinion it’s a very big step towards development of futsal in China.

"Qualifying will mean a big change in terms of the environment of futsal in China. It would be a big step and it’s a dream for all of us to go to the World Cup

"We also have to think of the sponsors. If we can have a place at the World Cup, more sponsors will pay attention to futsal in China.

"The Chinese federation little by little, is understanding that the Chinese team is improving and that China has a good future in futsal.

"Little by little they will start to divide their attention between outdoor football and also futsal."

However, it will be no easy task to overcome an Uzbekistan side that topped Group C with an unbeaten record.

But Farinha is confident his side can upset the odds in what he predicts will be a closely-fought affair.

"It’s not an easy game but if we can play well against Uzbekistan, anyone can win," he added.

"I need my players to rest, to concentrate well and make sure that they play as well as they can.

"I’m sure if they perform at their best, no-one will know the winner until the very end of the game.

"That’s the kind of game I expect, the winner will not be decided until the last minute, maybe even the last seconds.

"This is the kind of game I will prepare my players for."

Uzbekistan enter the contest in confident mood with only Korea Republic providing a serious test for Alexander Petrov’s side during a group phase in which they conceded just four goals.

And while Petrov was giving little away ahead of the encounter with China, he was confident his side would be able to rise to the challenge.

"It doesn’t matter who we play," he said.

"We have a few minor injuries, not too serious but we hope all the players will available and we’re in good shape."