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  Bangladesh AFC Soccer Sports
AFC Cup a talents hunt for 2011 Asian Cup: AIFFTimes of India, India - Oct 24, 2006...
Uzbekistan drub Bangladesh 4-0: AFC Asian Cup 2007 qualifiersUzReport.com, Uzbekistan - Oct 11, 2006...
Uzbekistan need to beat Bangladesh today and Qatar on 15 November to clinch second qualification spot to AFC Asian Cup 2007.
www.iaswww.com /ODP/Sports/Soccer/AFC/Bangladesh   (312 words)

  
 AFC Asian Cup - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The AFC Asian Cup is a football competition run by the Asian Football Confederation.
The Asian Cup has been held once every four years from 1956 onwards, the last of which held in China in 2004.
The AFC have thus decided to change their tradition, and will be holding the next tournament in 2007, and every four years henceforth from that date.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Asian_Cup   (202 words)

  
 Persian Football News
The AFC also announced that the final round draw will be held in December 2006 following the completion of the qualification competition, which begins on February 22 and ends on November 15.
In a concession to the AFC representatives taking part in the forthcoming 2006 FIFA World Cup, the organising committee has also decided to allow those teams to reschedule their Asian Cup qualifiers on March 1 to September 1 so that they will be able to arrange warm-up friendlies on that date.
However, the AFC President is expecting the competition to be extremely keen in Asia's premier national team competition, especially with the likes of defending champions Japan, Korea Republic, Iran, Saudi Arabia and Australia battling for qualification.
www.persianfootball.com /readstory.php?storyid=20060104374615265025   (414 words)

  
 News Views - Sport
The Asian cup was first held in 1956, two years before that of the European Championships.
At the last Asian cup in 2000 Japan lifted the trophy and are highly ranked for the 2004 Asian Cup.
However, the matchup between the present and former powerhouses of Asian football will be a tough one and both are seen as prospects to lift the Asian Cup this year.
www.newsviews.info /sport10.html   (1356 words)

  
 2007 AFC Asian Cup - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Asian Football Confederation's 2007 AFC Asian Cup finals will be held in July 2007 (Starting on July 7, 2007, ending on July 29, 2007).
The Asian Cup is the premier national football event in Asia and is organised by the Asian Football Confederation.
The decision to have four host nations for this edition of the Asian Cup was proposed and presented to the executive committee by AFC president Mohammed Bin Hammam.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Asian_Cup_2007   (663 words)

  
 DaVinci: Sports> Soccer> AFC> Iran
The AFC Championship is to be held in Kolkata and at Bangalore from October 29.
The latest rankings fully reflect the effects of the ongoing AFC Asian Cup 2007 qualifying campaign.
Karimi shines as Iran qualify for AFC Asian Cup 2007 FinalsIranFootballOnline, CA - Oct 11, 2006Ali Karimi netted a double as Iran defeated Chinese Taipei 2-0 and qualified for the AFC Asian Cup 2007 Finals for the 11th consecutive time after the...
www.bluegrassdavinci.com /ODP/Sports/Soccer/AFC/Iran   (457 words)

  
 AFC Asian Football Confederation - Official Website Of The Asian Football Confederation
China defeated Australia 4-2 on penalties on Sunday to lift the AFC Women’s Asian Cup for the eighth time after extra-time ended 2-2 in a match which will surely go down as one of the most thrilling encounters in the history of Asian women’s football.
After two weeks of thrilling football action, the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2006 reaches its climax tomorrow with the grand finale between seven-time champions China and the newcomers who are threatening to sweep all before them, Australia.
Losing semifinalists Japan and DPR Korea still have everything to play for tomorrow in the third-fourth place play-off of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2006 as a coveted berth in the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2007 is fortuitously up for grabs.
www.the-afc.com /english/competitions/WomenAsianCup2006/default.asp   (258 words)

  
 ATL World Cup Soccer. All the top world soccer news daily. News from international soccer. World Cup 2006, Euro 2004, ...
Lebanon have withdrawn from the Asian Cup blaming Israel's "barbaric attack" on the country, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said.
An AFC official told AFP it was not just that Lebanon could not play its games in Beirut, but that it could not get a team together with some players living in southern regions and displaced by the violence.
The AFC management board convened an emergency meeting Tuesday to discuss the situation, and referred it to the competitions committee which has 24 hours to decide whether to accept the withdrawl.
www.wldcup.com /news/2006Aug/20060801_37769_world_soccer.html   (466 words)

  
 Asian Football: Asian Champions League & 2007 AFC Asian Cup   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
The AFC Asian Cup 2007 Official Website: "SEOUL – Ghana claimed their second Asian scalp in less than a week as the Black Stars followed their 1-0 win over continental champions Japan last Wednesday with a 3-1 defeat of Korea Republic on Sunday.
The AFC Asian Cup 2007 Official Website: "JEDDAH - An early goal from striker Saleh Bashir was enough for Saudi Arabia to down the United Arab Emirates in an international friendly at Prince Abdullah Al Faisal stadium in Jeddah on Sunday.
The AFC Asian Cup 2007 Official Website: "HONG KONG – Itimi Dickson marked his return to the Singapore national team by coming off the bench to score the winner in a 2-1 victory over Hong Kong in a friendly on Saturday.
www.neurotribe.net /afblog   (2942 words)

  
 ABC Sport - Football - AFC confident Asian Cup qualifiers will go ahead
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) says it is hopeful next month's Asian Cup qualifiers involving Lebanon and Palestine can be played as planned.
The next round of qualifying matches for the 2007 Asian Cup is scheduled for August 16 with Palestine facing Iraq in neutral Jordan because of security fears.
Football Federation Australia said it was discussing the situation with the AFC and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
www.abc.net.au /sport/content/200607/s1689819.htm   (283 words)

  
 FutbolPlanet.de - AFC ASIAN CUP 2007 Qualifying - Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam
AFC ASIAN CUP 2007 Qualifying - Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam
A draw held at AFC House on Friday determined that Bangladesh will host the first leg with the return match in Pakistan.
- The Asian Cup 2007 qualification round draw will be held on 4 th January 2006, which will divide the participants into six groups of four teams.
www.futbolplanet.de /asia/asian_cup/asian_cup_2007_qualifying.htm   (287 words)

  
 Planet World Cup - Paul Marcuccitti (Columnist) Jul 17 2006
The finals of the Women's Asian Cup have just commenced and, bless Asia's decision makers, they're being held in Adelaide.
If the Asian Cup (for men) was staged in Australia now, the Socceroos would start the tournament as favourites.
I was also fortunate to have media passes for many of Australia's World Cup qualifiers and I have to admit that I was stargazing when I was able to sit just a few metres away from Guus Hiddink (and Mark Viduka) after Australia defeated the Solomon Islands in Sydney last year.
www.planetworldcup.com /GUESTS/paul20060717.html   (1456 words)

  
 Indiantelevision.com > News Headlines > Zee Sports to telecast India Vs Japan AFC Asian Cup 2007 qualifier   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
MUMBAI: Zee Sports will telecast the AFC Asian Cup 2007 between India and Japan live from Sree Kanterava Stadium Bangalore on 11 October from 5:30 pm onwards.
Japan coach Ivica Osim has decided not to make any changes to his squad for next week’s Asian Cup 2007 qualifier in India, naming the same players who were involved in their international friendly against Ghana.
Uncovered be the prospect of taking Japan in their home AFC Asian Cup qualifier match on Wednesday, India bubbling with new found confidence under new coach Bob Houghton, look to make life difficult for their illustrious opponents.
www.indiantelevision.com /headlines/y2k6/oct/oct100.htm   (149 words)

  
 AFC Changes Asian Cup Qualifying - aliraqi Community
The Asian Football Confederation has amended the qualification procedures for the 2011 Asian Cup.
At present, the winners of the continental competition automatically qualify for the next one, as do the hosts, but the confederation has decided that the teams that finish first, second and third will not have to qualify for the 2011 edition.
Additionally, the winners of the 2008 and 2010 AFC Challenge Cup, a competition for weaker Asian nations, will also receive a guaranteed berth at the 2011 Asian Cup.
www.aliraqi.org /forums/showthread.php?t=61231   (302 words)

  
 FilBalad.FilGoal | War-torn Lebanon withdraw from Asian Cup   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
Lebanon have pulled out of the 2007 Asian Cup qualifiers due to the massive damages resulting from the Israeli attacks on the country.
Rahif Alameh, Lebanon Football Association (LFA) general secretary, wrote in a letter to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) that they were "unable to proceed due to the tragic circumstances" in his country.
Lebanon are drawn in Group D of the Asian Cup qualifiers alongside Australia, Kuwait and Bahrain whom they were set to play in Manama on August 16th.
worldcup.filbalad.com /english/News.asp?NewsID=26260   (263 words)

  
 January 4, 2006 is the draw of AFC asian nations cup 2007 - Irankicks Football Talk
January 4, 2006 is the draw of AFC asian nations cup 2007 - Irankicks Football Talk
January 4, 2006 is the draw of AFC asian nations cup 2007
Re: January 4, 2006 is the draw of AFC asian nations cup 2007
www.irankicks.com /ikboard/showthread.php?t=36847   (395 words)

  
 China Wins Women's Asian Cup, Angry N. Corea (Korea) Wins World Cup Berth | Asian American Daily | GoldSea
TV images aired in Australia showed North Korean players arguing with a referee after a potential late equalizer against the Chinese was disallowed for an offside infringement.
Han, along with two other players, were suspended from the third-place match and faced further sanctions when the AFC disciplinary committee next meets.
The top two teams from this Asian Cup secure places at the 2007 Women's World Cup in China.
goldsea.com /Asiagate/607/30cup.html   (575 words)

  
 Indiantelevision.com > News Releases > Zee Sports To Telecast India and Japan AFC Asian Cup 2007 Qualifier Live ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
New Delhi, February 20: Much to the delight of Indian Soccer fans, Zee Sports will telecast the AFC Asian Cup 2007 between India and Japan LIVE and Exclusive from Yokohama Japan on February 22 from 4:00 pm onwards.
India warmed up in their preparation for their opening AFC Asian Cup 2007 qualifying matches by sharing a 2-2 draw at the Hong Kong Stadium on Saturday against Hong Kong.
Japan also warmed up for their Asian Cup qualifier against India with a 2-0 win over Finland on Saturday.
www.indiantelevision.com /release/y2k6/feb/febrel55.htm   (221 words)

  
 Queensland Football - QANTAS MATILDAS SQUAD FOR AFC WOMEN'S ASIAN CUP ANNOUNCED
Qantas Matildas coach Tom Sermanni has announced a 20-strong squad for the AFC Women's Asian Cup to be played in Adelaide from 16-30 July 2006.
Sermanni is confident that the squad that he has assembled is more than capable of staging an assault on the title of Asian Champions in their inaugural attempt.
The two finalists from the AFC Women's Asian Cup will automatically qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2007 in China.
qldfootball.com /content/view/238   (618 words)

  
 FutbolPlanet.de - AFC ASIAN CUP 2007 - Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam
FutbolPlanet.de - AFC ASIAN CUP 2007 - Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam
AFC ASIAN CUP 2007 - Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam
- The four host nations - Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam - qualify automatically for the AFC Asian Cup 2007.
www.futbolplanet.de /asia/asian_cup/asian_cup_2007.htm   (57 words)

  
 SBS Sport - Asian Football Confederation ASIAN CUP 2007: Qualifier
The AFC is the biggest football competition in the southern hemisphere and this is the first of three qualifiers for the Socceroos.
They must finish in the top two of their group (Bahrain, Kuwait and Lebanon) to proceed to the AFC Asian Cup 2007, featuring Asia’s top 16 teams and co-hosted by Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam.
The match will be Australia’s only AFC Asian Cup qualifier, followed by their home game against Greece in Melbourne for the Powerade Cup on 25 May, before leaving for the World Cup in Germany.
www.ebroadcast.com.au /enews/Asian_Cup_Qualifier.html   (372 words)

  
 Turkish Soccer - FIFA Confederation Cup
Argentina won the first cup by beating Saudi Arabia 3-1 in the final.
Brazil won the cup by beating Australia 6-0 in the final.
France won the cup by beating Japan 1-0 in the final.
www.angelfire.com /nj/sivritepe/0203/FIFACChis.html   (596 words)

  
 Japan beats India 3-0 in AFC Asian Cup qualifier
India tried every trick in the bag but in the end Japan proved just too good and the continental giants blanked the hosts 3-0 in the penultimate Group ‘A’ AFC Asian Cup qualifying round match at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here this evening.
Having already quailfied for the tournament, Japan, didn't go all out and still scored twice in the first half and once in the second through Ryuji Bando (23rd and 44th minutes) and Kengo Nakamura (83rd).
Towards the end, it was Nakamura's 25-yard scorcher that sawJapan seal the match and finish on the top spot with 12 points, behind Saudi Arabia.
news.webindia123.com /news/Articles/Sports/20061012/477137.html   (238 words)

  
 People's Daily Online -- Roundup: China win 15th AFC Asian Women's Cup
China won the AFC Women's Asian Cup Sunday in Adelaide, Australia, after beating Australia 4-2 on penalties at the final.
This is China's eighth time to lift the AFC Women's Asian Cup trophy and the first time to win the cup after being defeated by DPR Korea in the semifinals and final respectively in 2001 and 2003.
Ma said winning championship did not mean everything as there were more teams better than China in Asia, such as Japan, Australia and DPR Korea.
english.peopledaily.com.cn /200607/31/eng20060731_288331.html   (244 words)

  
 FIFA.com The Official web site of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-06)
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Monaco's woes continued when they lost on penalties to second division Reims in the second round of the French League Cup on Tuesday.
Austrian Bundesliga title contenders Pasching have been hit by the surprise resignations of joint-coaches Milan Djuricic and Milan Miklavic.
www.access.fifa.com /en/news/index.html   (386 words)

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