AFC U23 Asian Cup

[Allreet?]

I'd split west Asian completely away as its own federation

So would I, but I see no reason why the two federations couldn't combine in the Asian Cup.

 

[scottmac]

I think going forward, Asia gets 8 spots in the WC and Oceania one.

If you could draw a line somewhere between India and Thailand as the divide, then West Asia would get 4 spots and East Asia (incorporating Oceania) would get 5. That would mean Saudi, Iran, Iraq, Qatar and UAE would be the main contenders in the West and Australia, Japan, Korea, China, Vietnam, Thailand would be the main contenders in the East. NZ would also be a contender. They wouldn't have their (almost) guaranteed spot but they'd be in a much better competition which is better for them in the long run.

Which division would Russia go in if their swap happens?

 

[Allreet?]

f**k Russia.

 

[turbo]

I think going forward, Asia gets 8 spots in the WC and Oceania one.

If you could draw a line somewhere between India and Thailand as the divide, then West Asia would get 4 spots and East Asia (incorporating Oceania) would get 5. That would mean Saudi, Iran, Iraq, Qatar and UAE would be the main contenders in the West and Australia, Japan, Korea, China, Vietnam, Thailand would be the main contenders in the East. NZ would also be a contender. They wouldn't have their (almost) guaranteed spot but they'd be in a much better competition which is better for them in the long run.

I think that would be best for all involved. Can still have a play off between champions league winners for the champions of Asia title or even split that 9th spot by play off. More options for the minnows to play meaningful games.

 

[turbo]

Which division would Russia go in if their swap happens?

Their swap shouldnt happen at all. They only want it to dodge sanctions.

 

[Allreet?]

I think that would be best for all involved. Can still have a play off between champions league winners for the champions of Asia title or even split that 9th spot by play off. More options for the minnows to play meaningful games.

You wouldn't split that ninth spot. Oceania now has a full spot so why give that up?

Even splitting 4-4 is beneficial for West Asia given past WC appearances. Shold be 3.5/4.5 but they'd never agree to that.

 

[yellowcake]

So, after Group D's conclusion last night, Japan came in second behind Saudi so will play Korea in QF3.
If we get over Turkmenistan tomorrow, SF will be against the winner of that match on Wednesday night.
Saudi, Iraq and hosts Uzebekistan on the other pathway.

 

[FFC Mariner]

So, after Group D's conclusion last night, Japan came in second behind Saudi so will play Korea in QF3.
If we get over Turkmenistan tomorrow, SF will be against the winner of that match on Wednesday night.
Saudi, Iraq and hosts Uzebekistan on the other pathway.

I think our lads ought to be confident of going all the way here.
Dodgy AFC refs notwithstanding

 

[Allreet?]

If they win it, do we declare a new Golden Generation?

GG 2.0

 

[FFC Mariner]

Certain AL clubs are starting to produce prospects.
You're welcome Australia

 

[Ironbark]

Quarter finals tonight, 11pm

 

[true believer]

I think our lads ought to be confident of going all the way here.
Dodgy AFC refs notwithstanding

i think the uzebeks will win it

 

[sydmariner]

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[AuzDutchy]

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Christ sake Baghuelou, use your midfield and stop hitting balls to their keeper. He also blocked Kuols header that looked to be going in.

 

[true believer]

yeah i thought so . time wasting from the 3rd minute

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Makes it so boring

 

[Tevor]

Makes it so boring

Yep internationals can be torrid affairs. They have 5 at the back and time wasting from the first whistle so I feel they looking for going all the way to penalties.

 

[Big Al]

Dodgy field and every foul they commit including a potential shocker from behind gets a warning. One leg up by Rich and it’s a yellow.

It’s clear as day Asia doesn’t want us.

Then our forwards are to selfish.

Miller has been pretty ordinary

 

[Yorkshire Mariners FC]

So our midfielders other than Nizzy have no vision so the coach takes off Nizzy.