sill do not have the Euro or the Copa America, but it remains an event of great importance in the international futobolístico calendar. The best teams in Asia are measured in Qatar (host of the World 2022) in search of the continental title of king.
From FutbolPérez, we invite readers enjoying the competition that begins this weekend and we will busy until late January. Therefore, we offer a small guide to being the parrot what will happen in the Asia Cup XV. In case anyone still in doubt, it is worth remembering that the winner of this tournament will win a ticket to the Confederations Cup 2013 in Brazil.
That Qatar has been designated to host the 2022 World Cup is due in part to the great computer projections of future stages. Today, the reality is very different and will be only five (four in Doha and one in Al Rayyan) stages of the Asian Cup. Only one than 25,000 spectators, the Khalifa International Stadium (50,000), renovated in 2005 and will host the final. Rounding out the top Al-Gharafa Stadium (25,000), the Qatar SC Stadium (20,000), the Hamad Bin Jassim (17,000) and Ahmed bin Ali Stadium (25,000), the latter in Al Rayyan, close to the capital Doha.
The first group includes the host country, Qatar, followed by China, Kuwait and Uzbekistan. A matched group theory that should be left to the Kuwaitis in the last position of the group. The writer feels some sympathy for the Uzbek group, especially by former Dynamo Kiev, Maksim Shatskikh, now living his last days as a professional in the Arsenal Kiev. Teammate and captain Server Djeparov, should be the one to make a difference in the team led by Vadim Abramov. Perhaps because his rivals are in their best form, but if all goes well, Uzbekistan should qualify without problems.
There will be attentive to the performance of Qatar, as it will require more than usual for hosting. The national team coached by Bruno Metsu has nationalized three players: Ghana Quaye, Fábio César Brazilian and Uruguayan Sebastian Soria. In the ranks of Zamalek Egyptian Yasser Hussein will command a selection wanting to make themselves known to the world in his first test as organizers of the World 2022.
China and Kuwait, should fight for the classification quarterfinals, although it will be hard to beat Uzbekistan and Qatar. We will stay with the desire to see Dong Fangzhuo (ex Man United), although we observe Gao Lin, Hao Junmin (Schalke 04), or Deng Zhuoxiang. For his part, Serbian Goran Tufegdzic try off the bench to Kuwait from surprise at the highest caliber rivals after winning the Gulf Cup 2010.
Composed Saudi Arabia, Japan, Jordan and Syria, the group B, if not fail forecast should be crowned champion at Japan combined. The Japanese, present at the last World Cup, are experiencing a growth that makes them the favorites not only to spend as group winners, but also to win the Asian Cup. Despite the good players in the Japanese team, one name that deserves to be highlighted: Shinji Kagawa. The Dortmund player has been uncovered as a revelation in the Bundesliga and comes at a fitness issue. Interesting as players will accompany Endo, Honda, Uchida, Hasebe or Matsui. As a curiosity, it should be mentioned that Japan will play the Copa America 2011 invited by CONMEBOL.
Arabia, where no harm will advance as group runners-up. They lost the last final of the Asian Cup in Indonesia, to Iraq. José Peseiro coach since 2009, have a group of experienced players such as Al-Qahtani, Al-Montashari or Al Shamrani. We also need to keep an eye on young striker Hazazi.
Syria and Jordan will have to fight hard to beat two other classmates. The first, with players like Bani Yaseen Al Saify or may be an alternative to Saudi Arabia. The Jordanian team, meanwhile, is the Cinderella of the group came almost bounce it (needed in the final day beat Singapore and Thailand do not win).
The group that catches my attention, with two World Cup teams (Australia and South Korea), one that was about to be a goal (Bahrain), and the champion of the Challenge Cup 2008 (a competition for countries not as powerful in this football.) South Korea, a football power in Asia, is another big favorite to win the trophy of Qatar. The team led by Cho Kwang-Rae, twice Asian champion, has men of international fame as Park Ji-Sung, Cha Du-Ri and Lee Young-Pyo, who hardly need introduction. These young players are joined Son Heung-Min (Hamburg), Ki Sung-Yueng (Celtic) to form one of the best teams in the continent.
Meanwhile, Australians, registered in the AFC since 2006, participating in their second Asia Cup after losing in quarterfinals in 2007. Holger Osieck, coach since August 2010, will be available to old glories that are gaining attention. The goalkeeper Schwarzer, Neill defenders, the media Cahill, Culina, Emerton and captain Harry Kewell (the only thing missing is Aloisi). Are they champions? I do not know to what extent are favorites, but have potential to reach the semifinals.
Meanwhile, a victory of Bahrain to the two favorites could give them to qualify for quarter finals, but will not have it easy. For India, it would be a surprise they got a point, although we can not rule anything out.
Iran, North Korea, UAE and Iraq make up what is arguably the matched group of all (and all four teams have a realistic chance of qualifying). Perhaps the whole North Korean head start after participating in the World Cup in South Africa. Now, with much less stature rivals that Portugal and Brazil, the team of Jo Tong-Sop will have an opportunity luxury to do something big with North Korea and continue the progression of this combined after the great (and surprising) qualifying for the World Cup. Also won the Challenge Cup 2010. In short, high hopes on the leading team in the field Jong Tae-Se, Bochum striker did well to speak in South Africa. If they continue with the level shown until then, the North Koreans should be in Quarterfinals.
This group also is the defending champion, Iraq. In 2007, they defeated Saudi Arabia in the final of Indonesia, winning its first Asia Cup. However, they could not qualify for the World Cup, which makes doubt its true potential. In preparation, disputed the Gulf Cup in December last year, where they fell in the semifinals to the eventual champions Kuwait.
The three-time Asian champions Iran will also fight for first place. With Osasuna Nekounam and Masoud, the Iranian cosets want to recover the prestige that has been lost over the years, and is not even qualified for South Africa 2010, with 7 coaches in five years (Javier Clemente was nearly be). Now, with the calmer mood, Iran will fight for a surprise, although not rare to see them be more Quarterfinals beyond.
The Slovenian Srecko Katanec Arab Emirates addressed to the goal of beating their bitter rivals in the group. In 1996, as hosts, UAE garnered his best result at the Asian Cup, where only penalties deprived of title to the UAE team. For Qatar, 2011, to be seen as surrender Khater, Matar and company.
If you want to know more about this year's Asian Cup and its teams, you can read blogs At Goal Line or Metro Axel. You can also visit the official website of the competition.
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