{"id":10990,"date":"2010-02-22T21:43:30","date_gmt":"2010-02-23T05:43:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.persianfootball.com\/news\/2010\/02\/22\/afc-asian-cup-2011-finals-draw-on-april-23\/"},"modified":"2010-02-22T21:43:30","modified_gmt":"2010-02-23T05:43:30","slug":"afc-asian-cup-2011-finals-draw-on-april-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.persianfootball.com\/news\/2010\/02\/22\/afc-asian-cup-2011-finals-draw-on-april-23\/","title":{"rendered":"AFC Asian Cup 2011 Finals draw on April 23"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"asian-cup-trophy\"AFC –\u00a0 DOHA, The official draw for the AFC Asian Cup 2011 Finals will be held on Friday, April 23, 2010, here in the capital of Qatar.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This decision was taken at the 8th meeting of the AFC Asian Cup Organising Committee which met here on Monday under the chairmanship of AFC Vice-President Zhang Jilong.<\/p>\n

The members discussed a number of issues to pave the path for the January 7-29 Asian football extravaganza next year. At the outset, Zhang welcomed new committee member Asad Taqi of Kuwait. \u201cWe are very happy to have Asad Taqi in our committee and his vast experience will help us as we aim to organise a good tournament,\u201d said the chairman. <\/p>\n

AFC President Mohamed Bin Hammam emphasised the importance of this particular meeting and called upon the members to explore ways and means to enhance the commercial image of the AFC Asian Cup. \u201cWe are delighted to see the progress in the organisation of the AFC Asian Cup. I am very happy to see the firm commitment of the Local Organising Committee,\u201d said Bin Hammam. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe AFC Asian Cup is the jewel in the crown of AFC competitions and we want to see the tournament develop commercially as well as from the view point of organisation. <\/p>\n

The AFC President stressed on pricing the tickets in a range that would be affordable and attractive to all sections of the Qatari population. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe want the AFC Asian Cup to be a catalyst for the development of grassroots football as well as leave a rich legacy behind for the host nation.\u201d <\/p>\n

The members discussed in detail the marketing and promotion plans, ticketing and pricing, the final draw preparations and the draw mechanics. <\/p>\n

AFC ASIAN CUP 2011
TEAMS QUALIFIED TILL DATE <\/strong><\/p>\n

AFC Asian Cup 2007:\u00a0\u00a0Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Korea Republic (All three teams have a bye to the main competition)
AFC Challenge Cup 2008:\u00a0India
AFC Challenge Cup 2010:\u00a0TBC
Hosts: Qatar
Group A:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Japan, Bahrain
Group B:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0TBC on Match Day 6 on March 3
Group C:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Uzbekistan, UAE
Group D:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0China PR, Syria
Group E:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0IR Iran<\/strong>, TBC on Match Day 6 on March 3 <\/p>\n

Match day 6 is scheduled for 3rd March 2010.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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