oldtype Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/98/2015_AFC_Asian_Cup_crest.png/190px-2015_AFC_Asian_Cup_crest.png 2015 AFC Asian Cup People seemed to enjoy watching me implode four years ago, so here we go again. <Groups> Group A: Australia, South Korea, Oman, Kuwait Group B: Uzbekistan, Saudi Arabia, China, North Korea Group C: Iran, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain Group D: Japan, Jordan, Iraq, Palestine Will the Aussies host a good tournament and show FIFA they've made a terrible mistake? How many coaches will the Saudis sack? Will North Korea throw their game against China under suspicious circumstances? Will Palestine score a goal? Which drought ends first: South Korea winning the Asian Cup (55 years), or Newcastle winning anything (45 years)? Tune in for these and other riveting storylines in the biggest international tournament of 2015 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 north korea is best korea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 You forgot to mention Japan are current holders: http://images.china.cn/attachement/jpg/site1007/20110130/000d87ad41a00eaefc3304.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I want to delete this thread now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyt Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Didn't realise Palestine was recognised by FIFA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Didn't realise Palestine was recognised by FIFA Problems relating to the Israel-Palestinian conflict[edit] The Palestinian Football Federation faces problems in training and playing due to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Because of travel restrictions placed by Israel upon people in the West Bank and Gaza Strip and the difficulty in obtaining an exit visa from Israel, many players in the team are drawn from the Palestinian diaspora, from as far away as Chile and the United States.[15] Recently, Israel's refusal to issue exit visas has resulted in players, or in some case the entire team, being unable to represent the country. In November 2006 (the last match of 2007 AFC Asian Cup qualification group stage is scheduled), all players based inside the West Bank and Gaza Strip were denied exit visas. The AFC cancelled the match since both teams had been eliminated from the competition by virtue of their previous results against China and Iraq.[16] A film, Goal Dreams, was made about the team attempting to overcome obstacles in the qualification for the 2006 World Cup, who were also featured on the BBC documentary series Frontline Football. In October 2007, the second leg of a crucial 2010 World Cup qualifier between Palestine and Singapore was not played due to Palestine's inability to obtain exit visas. The AFC and FIFA decided not to reschedule the match despite protests from the PFA, and Singapore was awarded a 3–0 win in a walkover match.[17] In May 2008, the team was not allowed to travel to the 2008 AFC Challenge Cup. After a 2011 World Cup qualifier against Thailand, two starters, Mohammed Samara and Majed Abusidu, were refused entry to the West Bank and therefore could not travel back with the team from Thailand.[18] Striker Ziyad Al-Kord was banned from traveling and had his house destroyed.[19] Tariq al Quto was killed by the Israel Defense Forces,[20] and during the Operation Cast Lead three Palestinian footballers, Ayman Alkurd, Shadi Sbakhe and Wajeh Moshtahe, were among the Palestinian casualties.[21] Mahmoud Sarsak was administratively detained by Israel in July 2009 for being a member of Islamic Jihad; following a hunger strike and international pressure on his behalf from FIFA President Sepp Blatter, he was released in July 2012.[22] In 2012, Olympic Team goalkeeper Omar Abu Ruways was arrested by Israel for being a member of a terrorist cell.[23] Samah Fares Muhamed Marava was arrested in April after returning with his team from training in Qatar. The Shin Bet accused Marava of exploiting his status as a Palestinian football player to act as a courier for Hamas. [24] Shin Bet released a statement in which it was contended that Marava admitted that, before he left for Qatar, he met a senior Hamas operative in Kalkilya, asked him to meet an operative from Hamas' military wing in Qatar and received money, a cellphone and written messages which he brough back to Hamas operatives in Kalkilya. [24] Palestinian facilities, such as Palestine Stadium, have been damaged in military conflicts.[25] The team's former goalkeeper Abu Rwayyis was arrested in connection with an attack on IDF soldiers in April 2012.[26] These guys are insane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 This cup sounds like a disaster waiting to happen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiemag Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I'm heading East for this. Ill be at the following games: Australia v Kuwait (Melbourne) Australia v Oman (Sydney) Australia v South Korea (Brisbane) ... Bring it on oldtype Jordan v Japan (Melbourne) Australias Quater Final (Melbourne) Cant fucking wait. Two weeks of getting pissed and watching an international football tournament. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TruToon94 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Wait... If Palestine are recognized as a team and able to play in the Euro qualifiers... How on earth is Israel not playing in the same tournament? How are they even recognized as European? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Israel are European because if they qualified with the middle eastern teams there would be one or two logistical issues. FIFA/UEFA didn't just get confused and think Israel was in Europe. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TruToon94 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Israel are European because if they qualified with the middle eastern teams there would be one or two logistical issues. FIFA/UEFA didn't just get confused and think Israel was in Europe. I had assumed it was all political but what do you mean via logistical issues? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shayno Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Looking forward to this Fire Up Aussies! Got a feeling Iran might win this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Israel are European because if they qualified with the middle eastern teams there would be one or two logistical issues. FIFA/UEFA didn't just get confused and think Israel was in Europe. I had assumed it was all political but what do you mean via logistical issues? Lots of middle eastern countries won't issue visas to Israeli nationals. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 中国加油！ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza ladra Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Israel used to qualify through Asia. They represented Asia at the World Cup in Mexico (the 1970 World Cup.) I think they qualified via a walkover? Somebody refused to play them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Some of the stereotypes in this thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I work nights so will be watching a lot of this. Some shit groups there, can't wait Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I wonder which West Asian team is going to crush my dreams this year. As long as it's not fucking Japan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorJ_01 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Some of the stereotypes in this thread What? there's hardly even been a page Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zero Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 中国加油！ Haaven't follow for a while, why is Feng Xiaoting not included? The defense line seems lack of classy players Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 中国加油！ Haaven't follow for a while, why is Feng Xiaoting not included? The defense line seems lack of classy players Don't know, possibly something political as he's been in good form for GZ. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 The pitch looks really good here. Uzbekistan has been underwhelming these first 40mins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Shocked that the first half was so dull. Shocked. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raconteur Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Australia have surpassed my expectations already with a big (surprisingly big) win over Kuwait. I genuinely thought we might go winless after the lead-up we've had. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ameritoon Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Nice goal there. Great cross, quality header. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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