Asian Cup - Group Preview - Friendlies, Information and more..

[saeed_noro]

Hello guys,
yesterday i checked the opponents in our Asian Cup Group, but after that i checked nearly all nation. To make sure everybody knows, what is going on, and not to be surprised later by race-to-race games vs. our persian gulf states, you should all take part in following discussion:
Group A
Australia
Korea Rep.
Oman
Kuwait
Group B
Usbekistan
Saudi-Arabia
China PR
Korea DPR
Group C
Iran
United Arab Emirates
Qatar
Bahrain
Group D
Japan
Jordan
Iraq
Pelestine
Quarterfinals:
QF1: A1 - B2
QF2: B1 - A2
QF3: C1 - D2
QF4: D1 - C2
Semifinal
QF1 vs. QF3
QF2 vs. QF4
Final (Winners of course)
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Friendlies of all Asian Cup participating teams: (according to fifa.com)

Group A:
Australia
04. Sept. in Liege: Belgium - Australia
08. Sept. in London: Australia - Saudi Arabia
10. Oct. in TBA: Australia - United Arab Emirates
14. Oct. in Doha: Qatar - Australia
November Friendlies TBA later for sure.
Korea Rep.
05. Sept. in TBA: Korea Rep. - Venezuela
09. Sept. in TBA: Korea Rep. - Uruguay
10. Oct. in Seoul: Korea Rep. - Paraguay
one more October Friendly possible
14. Nov. in Amman: Jordan - Korea Rep.
18. Nov. in Tehran: Iran - Korea Rep.
They will of course organize some other..
Oman
06. Aug. in TBA: Oman - Tschad
09. Aug. in TBA: Oman - Tschad (possibilty that the matches are in FRA, according fifa.com)
03 Sept. in Dublin: Rep. of Ireland - Oman
They will of course organize some other for Sept. Oct. Nov. Also good friendly for Iran because of our group opponents.
Kuwait
04. Sept. in Anshan: China - Kuwait
09. Sept. in Kuwait(?): Kuwait - Bahrain
04. Jan. in Australia: Kuwait - United Arab Emirates
They will of course organize some other. Also good Friendly, same as Oman, because of our group opponents.
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Group B:
Uzbekistan
20. Aug. in Baku: Azerbaidschan - Uzbekistan
03. Sept. in Tashkent: Uzbekistan - Jordan
08. Sept. in Tashkent: Uzbekistan - New Zealand
06. Oct. in Doha: Qatar - Uzbekistan
10. Oct. in Dubai: Uzbekistan - Bahrain
14. Oct. in Dubai: United Arab Emirates - Uzbekistan
They will of course organize some other.
Saudi-Arabia
08. Sept. in London: Australia - Saudi Arabia
10. Oct. in Jeddah: Saudi Arabia - Uruguay
They will of course organize some other. Also vs. Iran could be good for us, because of our group opponents. Also Uruguay in October is good for Iran.
China
04. Sept. in Anshan: China PR - Kuwait
09. Sept. in Beijing: China PR - Jordan
10. Oct. in Wuhan: China PR - Thailand
15. Oct. in TBA: China PR - Iraq
14. Nov. in TBA: China PR - New Zealand
13. Dec. in TBA: China PR - Kyrgyzstan
17. Dec. in TBA: China PR - Kyrgyzstan
21. Dec. in TBA: China PR - Palestine
They will probably organize one also for Nov.18
Korea DPRGroup C:
IRAN
18 Nov. in Tehran: Iran vs. South Korea
NO other FRIENDLIES RIGHT NOW CONFIRMED. No Money..
United Arab Emirates
27. May in Carouge: United Arab Emirates - Armenia 3:4
03. June in Meyrin: United Arab Emirates - Georgia 1:0
27. Aug. in Stavanger: Norway - United Arab Emirates
03. Sept. in TBA: Lithuania - United Arab Emirates
07. Sept. in AUT: Paraguay - United Arab Emirates
10. Oct. in TBA: United Arab Emirates - Australia
14. Oct. in Dubai: United Arab Emirates - Uzbekistan
31. Dec. in Melbourne: United Arab Emirates - Jordan
04. Jan. in Australia: United Arab Emirates - Kuwait
They will probably also organize one for 09.September. They will be most prepared for our group and best/most friendlies program by all countries right now.
Qatar
14 July in Doha: Qatar - Indonesia 2:2 in Al Wakrah Stadium
03. Sept. in Casablanca: Morocco - Qatar
06. Oct. in Doha: Qatar - Uzbekistan
14. Oct. in Doha: Qatar - Australia
They will of course organize some other of course.
Bahrain
09. Sept. in TBA: Kuwait - Bahrain
10. Oct. in Dubai: Uzbekistan - Bahrain
04. Jan. in Melbourne: Jordan - Bahrain
Group D:
Japan
05. Sept. in Sapporo: Japan - Uruguay
09. Sept. in Yokohama: Japan - Venezuela
October, November and more TBA later.
Jordan
03. Sept. in Tashkent: Uzbekistan - Jordan
09. Sept. in Beijing: China PR - Jordan
11. Oct. in Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia - Jordan
14. Nov. in Amman: Jordan - Korea Rep.
31. Dec. in Melbourne: Jordan - United Arab Emirates
04. Dec. in Australia: Jordan - Bahrain
Good preparation, but probably they organize one or two other.
Iraq
14 Oct. in Manama: Bahrain - Iraq
15 Oct. in TBA: China PR - Iraq
They will organize some other i think. also have difficulties to organize friendlies. Jordan will probably make the race in this group next to Japan.
Palestine
15. Oct. in TBA: Morocco - Palestine
21. Dec. in TBA: China PR - Palestine
NO Friendly news or no opponents till now. possible candidate for Iran.
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FIFA Matchdays:

01-09 September Official or Friendly Matches
06-14 October Official or Friendly Matches
10-18 November Official or Friendly Matches
In my opinion Iran should play some asian, and some middle or high quality teams.
For example three games each in September and October, all in Iran:
03. September vs.
06. September vs. Palestina (Team Melli B Players mostly)
09. September vs. strong
06. October
10. October
14. October
10or11 Nov. Away
18 Nov. Away
We have three FIFA MATCHDAY WEEKS where we should at least organize each two or best each 3 games. It is possible to organize 6-9 games in this three weeks! Also in END OF DECEMBER AND IN JANUARY WE CAN ORGANIZE SOME GAMES in Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam and so on, before going to Australia and even play one Nation of Group A or B in Australia..

[Nokhodi]

TM will probably have a friendly versus South Korea in September apparently.

[Z Joon]

Asian Cup - Group Preview - Friendlies, Information and more..

Arggg UAE is going to be a pain in the a** Im sure of it...

[ali alipour]

The reason we dont have friendlies yet is mainly because we were just in a world cup so it was not our main priority not because of money it is not like we will be playing Italy. Also if Queiroz resigns I doubt he would want to play korea. If he resigns expect the likes of somalia, myanmar, and yemen

[shayan_esteghlali]

fml i hate this group, i rather have Japan, Korea, Australia...
These arabs teams are not good for us

[jumba47]

Looks good

We should easily reach the semis this time, unlike the past 2 ACs. In QF we'll play Jordan/iraq as long we finish 1st in our group and then Aus/korea in semi.

[Doctor DOOM]

Compared to the other groups, our group seems to be the easiest.

But not necessarily easy on the ''nerves'' as all three teams will try their traditional grassrolling, unsporting behavior and resort to all sorts of disruptive monkey business that may affect the viewers' inner peace.

But what comes next is the real test for us.

[khodam]

The reason we dont have friendlies yet is mainly because we were just in a world cup so it was not our main priority not because of money it is not like we will be playing Italy. Also if Queiroz resigns I doubt he would want to play korea. If he resigns expect the likes of somalia, myanmar, and yemen

We will probably play Palestine again. I can't wait.

[Bi-honar]

Wasn't there some talk of friendlies with S. korea and Turkey in September/October? I think we should definitely have a game with our U-23 team as well before the start of the season.

As far as the cup itself, we have a pretty easy draw for the group stage, but even better is that our quarterfinal game is not against our usual nemesis to whom we have lost 3 of the last 4 quarter-final clashes (i.e. S. Korea). That may be a sign of good things to come and a different outcome than usual.

The bad news is that we'll most likely (i.e. pending any major upsets) be facing the hosts in the semis rather than the final - but hey, we shattered their dreams in Melbourne with a team in shambles and we'll do it again in Sydney!

[DJPedram]

FIFA Official Friendly Matches
01-09 September Official or Friendly Matches
06-14 October Official or Friendly Matches
10-18 November Official or Friendly Matches

[Martin-Reza]

AW: Asian Cup - Group Preview - Friendlies, Information and more..

So we could play 5 friendlies this year. I'd already be happy if we get 2-3 good ones.

[saeed_noro]

every nation plays 2 friendlies in this period martin reza.

If we plan clever, we could also play three friendlies in one week. the second one with our "second Team = B" against a lower team.

We should at least organize 6 games in this three periods.

[PSGman#19]

FIFA Official Friendly Matches
01-09 September Official or Friendly Matches
06-14 October Official or Friendly Matches
10-18 November Official or Friendly Matches

Don't also forget the 3 friendlies we just played : against Nigeria, Argentina and Bosnia!

[AllStarMomo]

I dont think that the reason for no friendlies yet is money. First we need a coach. Then the coach does need to analyse what teams we should play against. So don't worry. Just wait for the new/old coach.

[sarbaz]

Mark my words
UAE has a good team and will be our toughest group opponent not gonna be a cake walk