The AFC Asian Cup 2011 second round qualifying Group C has been recast following the recent victory of India in the AFC Challenge Cup 2008 which made them eligible for a direct bye to the Finals of the AFC Asian Cup 2011.
Two berths are reserved for the winners of the AFC Challenge Cup editions in 2008 and 2010 in the AFC Asian Cup 2011, according to a decision by the AFC Competitions Committee in order to provide maximum encouragement to AFC Challenge Cup teams and create a level playing field.
Following India’s exclusion, Group C of the AFC Asian Cup 2011 qualifying will now comprise only Uzbekistan (C1), UAE (C2) and Malaysia (C3). The top two teams qualify for the Finals.
SECOND ROUND GROUPINGS
Group A
A1 - Japan
A2 - Bahrain
A3 - Hong Kong
A4 - Yemen
Group B
B1 - Australia
B2 - Indonesia
B3 - Oman
B4 - Kuwait
Group C*
C1 - Uzbekistan
C2 - UAE
C3 - Malaysia
Group D
D1 - Vietnam
D2 - China
D3 - Syria
D4 - Lebanon
Group E
E1 - Iran
E2 - Thailand
E3 - Jordan
E4 - Singapore
*Revised group following India’s exclusion
Two berths are reserved for the winners of the AFC Challenge Cup editions in 2008 and 2010 in the AFC Asian Cup 2011, according to a decision by the AFC Competitions Committee in order to provide maximum encouragement to AFC Challenge Cup teams and create a level playing field.
Following India’s exclusion, Group C of the AFC Asian Cup 2011 qualifying will now comprise only Uzbekistan (C1), UAE (C2) and Malaysia (C3). The top two teams qualify for the Finals.
SECOND ROUND GROUPINGS
Group A
A1 - Japan
A2 - Bahrain
A3 - Hong Kong
A4 - Yemen
Group B
B1 - Australia
B2 - Indonesia
B3 - Oman
B4 - Kuwait
Group C*
C1 - Uzbekistan
C2 - UAE
C3 - Malaysia
Group D
D1 - Vietnam
D2 - China
D3 - Syria
D4 - Lebanon
Group E
E1 - Iran
E2 - Thailand
E3 - Jordan
E4 - Singapore
*Revised group following India’s exclusion
