2011 AFC Asian Cup Group A
Group A was one of four groups of nations competing at the 2011 AFC Asian Cup. The group's first matches began on 7 January 2011 and its last matches were played on 16 January 2011. All six group matches were played at venues in Doha, Qatar. The group consisted of hosts Qatar, China PR, Kuwait and Uzbekistan. Standings ''All times are UTC+3.'' Qatar vs Uzbekistan Kuwait vs China PR Uzbekistan vs Kuwait China PR vs Qatar Qatar vs Kuwait China PR vs Uzbekistan Notes External links 2011 AFC Asian Cup Official Site {{DEFAULTSORT:AFC Asian Cup Group A group is a number of persons or things that are located, gathered, or classed together. Groups of people * Cultural group, a group whose members share the same cultural identity * Ethnic group, a group whose members share the same ethnic iden ... 2010–11 in Qatari football 2010–11 in Kuwaiti football 2011 in Chinese football 2011 in Uzbekistani football ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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2011 AFC Asian Cup
The 2011 AFC Asian Cup was the 15th edition of the men's AFC Asian Cup, a quadrennial international football tournament organised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). The finals were held in Qatar from 7 to 29 January 2011. It was the fifteenth time the tournament has been held, and the second time it has been hosted by Qatar, the other being the 1988 AFC Asian Cup. Japan won the cup after a 1–0 win against Australia, and earned the right to compete in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil as the representative from AFC. A television viewing audience of 484 million in 80 countries across the Asia-Pacific region, Europe, North America and North Africa witnessed Japan defeat Australia 1–0 in the final. Host selection Qatar, India and Iran all lodged interest in hosting the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, while Australia also considered making a late bid. Qatar officially submitted their bid on 19 June 2006, while India withdrew their interest and Iran failed to submit proper ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ibrahim Al-Ghanim
Ibrahim Al-Ghanim (born June 27, 1983) is a retired Qatari footballer. He played as a defender. Al-Ghanim was also a member of the Qatar national football team. Club career statistics ''Statistics accurate as of 21 August 2011'' 1Includes Emir of Qatar Cup. 2Includes Sheikh Jassem Cup. 3Includes AFC Champions League. International goals References External links FIFA.com profile Goalzz.com profile * 1983 births Living people Qatari men's footballers [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ignatiy Nesterov
Ignatiy Mikhailovich Nesterov ( Uzbek: ''Ignatiy Mixaylovich Nesterov'', Russian: ''Игнатий Михайлович Нестеров'') (born 20 June 1983, in Samarkand) is an Uzbek football goalkeeper of Russian origin who plays for Lokomotiv Tashkent. Apart from a short-term spell at Saudi Arabian club Ohod, Nesterov has spent his entire footballing career in Uzbekistan. The most-decorated Uzbek player at club level, he won ten Uzbek Leagues and ten Uzbek Cups. For the Uzbek national team, he has participated in five Asian Cups (2004, 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2019). Club career Early career Before signing for Pakhtakor, Nesterov played for FK Samarqand-Dinamo. Pakhtakor He played for Pakhtakor from 2002 to 2009. By playing for Pakhtakor Nesterov he became the first-choice goalkeeper of the national team. Bunyodkor In July 2009 Nesterov moved to ''Bunyodkor'', signing a 3.5 years contract with the club. Lokomotiv On 10 December 2013 the press service of Lokomotiv anno ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Bruno Metsu
Bruno Jean Cornil Metsu (28 January 1954 – 15 October 2013) was a French footballer and football manager. During his senior playing career from 1973 to 1987, he played for seven different clubs in his native France. From 1988 until his death, he was the manager of a total of nine clubs in France and Arab Gulf region, the Guinea, Senegal, United Arab Emirates and Qatar national football teams. He was perhaps most famous for coaching Senegal to the quarter-finals of the 2002 FIFA World Cup, including a surprise victory over defending champions France in the opening match of the tournament. Football career Playing career Before embarking on his career as a footballer, the teenaged Metsu worked as a courier on the docks of Dunkirk. Metsu played in the attacking midfield position. His career as a youth and senior player with eight different clubs was largely based in his native France. He had a three-year spell as a youth player in Belgium with Anderlecht. During his 14 years as a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Yusef Ahmed
Youssef Ahmed Ali ( ar, يوسف أحمد; born 14 October 1988) is a Qatari international footballer who plays as a striker . Ahmed was born in Saudi Arabia. He began playing football in the streets of Jeddah, but eventually left Saudi Arabia due to the lack of possibility of obtaining citizenship. He then emigrated to Qatar and played with the youth teams of Al-Sadd before obtaining Qatari citizenship. He is known for his speed and pace, earning him the nickname ''"The fastest man in Asia"''. Career In 2010, Ahmed won the 2010 Qatari Stars Cup with Al-Sadd. He was the top scorer of the tournament, with 8 goals in 7 games, including the only goal in the final against Umm Salal. He was offered a contract with Belgian club Standard Liège in February 2011, after his brilliant performance in the 2011 Asian Cup, but rejected the offer. Ahmed was sidelined with injury for most of the 2010/11 season, as a result he missed Al Sadd's historic triumph in the 2011 AFC Champions League. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mohamed El-Sayed (Qatari Footballer)
Mohammed El-Sayed Abdulmutallab, known by his nickname Jeddo, (born 27 January 1987, in Dukhan) is a Qatari international footballer of Sudanese descent who plays as a winger for Al-Shamal. International career Jeddo was a member of the Qatar squad at the 2011 Asian Cup where he scored in a 3–0 win against Kuwait Kuwait (; ar, الكويت ', or ), officially the State of Kuwait ( ar, دولة الكويت '), is a country in Western Asia. It is situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf, bordering Iraq to the nort .... International goals :''Scores and results list Qatar's goal tally first.'' References External links Player Profileat Goalzz.com Player Profileat the QSL official website {{DEFAULTSORT:Sayed, Mohamed El- 1987 births Living people Qatari footballers Qatar international footballers 2011 AFC Asian Cup players Umm Salal SC players El Jaish SC players Al-Khor SC players Al-Shamal SC players Qatar ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Khalfan Ibrahim
Khalfan Ibrahim Khalfan Al Khalfan ( ar, خلفان إبراهيم خلفان; born 18 February 1988, in Doha) is a retired Qatari international footballer who played as a winger. He was named the Asian Player of the Year in 2006, becoming the first Qatari to win the title. He played for Al Arabi at youth level before moving to Al Sadd in 2004 on a professional contract. His father, Ibrahim Khalfan, is a former footballer who played for Al Arabi and the Qatar national team. He is sometimes dubbed as the " Maradona of Qatar" and is also nicknamed "Khalfaninho" by his supporters in reference to Ronaldinho. Club career Al Sadd Early career Khalfan started out with Al-Arabi (his father's club) and was signed by Al-Sadd in 2004. He assimilated into Al Sadd's first team at the age of 17 in March 2005, under head coach Doru Isac scoring against Al-Shamal. 2005–06 2005–06 was a significantly improved season for him when he scored goals in the Qatar League, Crown Prince Cup a ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Sebastián Soria
Andrés Sebastián Soria Quintana (; ar, أندريس سيبستيان سوريا كوينتانا; born 8 November 1983) commonly known as Sebastián Soria, is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Qatar SC. Born in Uruguay, he has represented the Qatar national team. He was shortlisted for the Asian Footballer of the Year award in 2008. He currently holds the record for the fastest goal scored in AFC Champions League history at 9 seconds – a record which was set in 2013 when he was playing for Lekhwiya. Club career Early career As a youngster, Soria had an unsuccessful trial at Uruguayan club Defensor Sporting in Montevideo. Soria continued playing in the minor leagues and a new chance soon emerged. In 2001, a cyclist, who had watched Soria playing in the minor leagues and was impressed by his talents, brought him to the attention of a football agent he knew, and Soria was sent to Montevideo to play in Liverpool de Montevideo, where he played under coach ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jaralla Al-Marri (footballer)
Jarallah Ali Al-Marri (Arabic جار الله المري; born 3 April 1988, in Ar-Rayyan) is a Qatari footballer. He currently plays as a striker . Career Al Marri played for Qatar at the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship in Peru , image_flag = Flag of Peru.svg , image_coat = Escudo nacional del Perú.svg , other_symbol = Great Seal of the State , other_symbol_type = National seal , national_motto = "Firm and Happy f .... International goals :''Scores and results list Qatar's goal tally first.'' References External linksGoalzz.com profile 1988 births Living people Qatari footballers Al Kharaitiyat SC players 2011 AFC Asian Cup players Qatar Stars League players Qatar international footballers Al-Rayyan SC players Footballers at the 2010 Asian Games Al-Sailiya SC players Qatari Second Division players Association football forwards Asian Games competitors for Qatar {{Qatar-footy-forward-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Hussein Yasser
Hussein Yasser Mohamady Abdelrahman (Arabic: حسين ياسر محمدي عبد الرحمن; born 9 January 1984) is a Qatari footballer who plays as a midfielder and winger for Egyptian side Wadi Degla. Personal life Yasser was born in Doha, Qatar to an Egyptian family. His father was a footballer in Egypt during the 1970s. He transferred to Qatar in the 1980s to play with Al-Khor, before making the transition to coach in 1994. He is registered by FIFA as a Qatari footballer. His brothers are also footballers. His youngest brother, Ahmed Yasser, plays for the Qatar Under-20 team. Mohammed Yasser, his younger brother, is a former national player and currently plays for Umm Salal. His wife, Angie, is a Belgian national. In 2005, she gave birth to their son Younis. He was set for an imminent return to the Egyptian Premier League in 2012, but his wife refused to return to Egypt due to the Egyptian Revolution of 2011, and he subsequently stayed in Belgium for an additional yea ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Wesam Rizik
Wesam Rizik Abdulmajid ( ar, وسام رزق عبد المجيد; born 5 February 1981) is a Qatari former footballer. He has Jordanian, Palestinian origin, currently in charge of Qatar SC in Qatar Stars League. International career Rizik has appeared for the senior Qatar national football team in 111 matches . Personal life Rizik got married in December 2011. Also in 2011, he was appointed as the first ambassador of Al Sadd's social responsibility program, "180 Degree Change", which is the first of its kind in the Gulf icregion. See also * List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps In men's association football, a cap is traditionally awarded in international football to a player making an official match appearance for their national team. In total, over 600 players have played in 100 or more international matches. The re ... References External linksPlayer profile - doha-2006.com [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |