Eednud Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 The draw for the 2019 AFC Asian Cup was held in Dubai overnight. Australia are defending champions with UAE the host nation. Games will be played in Abu Dhabi (3 venues), Dubai (2), Al Ain (2) and Sharjah (1). Tournament runs from 5 January to 1 February 2019. Group A: UAE, Thailand, India, Bahrain Group B: Australia, Syria, Palestine, Jordan Group C: South Korea, PR China, Kyrgyzstan, Philippines Group D: Iran, Iraq, Vietnam, Yemen Group E: Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Lebanon, North Korea Group F: Japan, Uzbekistan, Oman, Turkmenistan Top 2 in each group qualify plus 4 best 3rd placed sides. Another bloated tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papad Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Was this only 4 groups last time? There will be a lot of bus parking in the group stage that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eednud Posted May 5, 2018 Author Share Posted May 5, 2018 Was this only 4 groups last time? There will be a lot of bus parking in the group stage that's for sure. Yes only 4 groups 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marten Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Some nice games between rivals/neighbouring countries. Iran v Iraq, SA v Qater, Syria/Jordan/Palestine in the same group. These could be interesting affairs. Other than that though, I can see the group stage becoming quite drawn out and some fairly easy wins for the bigger nations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperyP Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Please with that draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HibeeJibee Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 45 entrants. 24 finalists. Nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papad Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 7 hours ago, HibeeJibee said: 45 entrants. 24 finalists. Nuts. I agree. I always enjoy watching the random countries in Asia playing each other but after watching Australia against Syria and Thailand, there is a big gulf in quality. Australia could easily have hit double figures against the Thais for example. I'm worried that in Australia's group, the 3 other teams will park the bus and time waste all match making the games terrible to watch. The knock outs are always great to watch in the Asian Cup though. Anyone remember the Iran v Iraq game in the last tournament? That was some game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eednud Posted May 6, 2018 Author Share Posted May 6, 2018 9 hours ago, HibeeJibee said: 45 entrants. 24 finalists. Nuts. 46, Timor-Leste had defeated Mongolia 4-1 (h) and 1-0 (a) in the 1st Round and had played 3 games in 2nd round Group A for a combined 0-25 scoreline before they were done for fielding ineligible players. All games were forfeited as 0-3 losses, including the 1st Round game but it was deemed to late to allow Mongolia to replace them. The results of the 3 Group A games played were alloed to stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperyP Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 On 5/6/2018 at 06:01, Papad said: I agree. I always enjoy watching the random countries in Asia playing each other but after watching Australia against Syria and Thailand, there is a big gulf in quality. Australia could easily have hit double figures against the Thais for example. I'm worried that in Australia's group, the 3 other teams will park the bus and time waste all match making the games terrible to watch. The knock outs are always great to watch in the Asian Cup though. Anyone remember the Iran v Iraq game in the last tournament? That was some game! Bullshite, yes WE are not force, or even organised, did WE not get the last time WE played OZ 2-1, in a qualifier game . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperyP Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 16 minutes ago, SlipperyP said: Bullshite, yes WE are not force, or even organised, did WE not get the last time WE played OZ 2-1, in a qualifier game . Just to add @Papad you scored in the 86min to win the gamepumped double fingers to you! Our greatest result in FIFA fotball, we're n the up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eednud Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 Bullshite, yes WE are not force, or even organised, did WE not get the last time WE played OZ 2-1, in a qualifier game . Yes 2-1 and Thailand equalised 8 minutes from time with Aussie winner 4 minutes later. In the earlier game in Bangkok it was 2-2 and Thailand were leading 2-1 at one stage. 3 goals from penalties, 1 Thai, 2 Aussie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arabdownunder Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I was at that game. 2-1 didn't really reflect the game. 77% possession, 45 shots at goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperyP Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 12 minutes ago, Eednud said: Yes 2-1 and Thailand equalised 8 minutes from time with Aussie winner 4 minutes later. In the earlier game in Bangkok it was 2-2 and Thailand were leading 2-1 at one stage. 3 goals from penalties, 1 Thai, 2 Aussie. Ah yes that was the game I was thinking of. Skippy the K was refereeing that night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperyP Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 15 minutes ago, Arabdownunder said: I was at that game. 2-1 didn't really reflect the game. 77% possession, 45 shots at goal. You can stuff yer stats up yer arse in most games. I must admit that was a great night, found out he score in the morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papad Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 2 hours ago, SlipperyP said: Just to add @Papad you scored in the 86min to win the gamepumped double fingers to you! Our greatest result in FIFA fotball, we're n the up It was one of the most one sided games I've seen. Australia had to win by 5 or 6 to qualify automatically and they should have! Thailand were horrific that night. I think Thailand have a boy who's half Welsh playing for them too. Indonesia (and the Philippines to a lesser extent) are the interesting countries to keep an eye on. Massive interest in the game and big crowds and if they could ever manage to get a decent team together it would be very interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlipperyP Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 3 minutes ago, Papad said: It was one of the most one sided games I've seen. Australia had to win by 5 or 6 to qualify automatically and they should have! Thailand were horrific that night. I think Thailand have a boy who's half Welsh playing for them too. Indonesia (and the Philippines to a lesser extent) are the interesting countries to keep an eye on. Massive interest in the game and big crowds and if they could ever manage to get a decent team together it would be very interesting. Ok, you got me with the first bite, not the second. oh no. I smell crab farts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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