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2011 AFC Asian Cup Group B
Group B was one of four groups of nations competing at the 2011 AFC Asian Cup. The group's first round of matches began on 9 January and its last matches were played on 17 January. All six group matches were played at venues in Doha and Al Rayyan, Qatar. The group consisted of defending runners-up Saudi Arabia, Japan, Jordan and Syria. Standings ''All times are UTC+3.'' Japan vs Jordan Saudi Arabia vs Syria Jordan vs Saudi Arabia Syria vs Japan Saudi Arabia vs Japan Jordan vs Syria Notes {{DEFAULTSORT:AFC Asian Cup Group 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 ide ... 2010–11 in Jordanian football 2010–11 in Syrian football 2010–11 in Saudi Arabian football ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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] |
Yuto Nagatomo
is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a full back for Japanese club FC Tokyo and the Japan national team. A graduate from the Meiji University, Nagatomo started his professional career with FC Tokyo in 2007, quickly establishing himself as a first choice both within the team and the Japanese national team. He would go on to play in Europe for over a decade, first joining Cesena in 2010, and then enjoying stints with Inter Milan (where he played for seven years, making more than 200 total appearances and even captaining the team for a brief period of time), Galatasaray and Olympique Marseille. He would then go back to his boyhood club FC Tokyo in September 2021. During his club career, he won a J.League Cup in 2009 (with Tokyo), a Coppa Italia in 2011 (with Inter Milan), two back-to-back Turkish titles in 2018 and 2019, both a Turkish Cup and a Turkish Super Cup in 2019 (all with Galatasaray). He also won an individual award as AFC's Asian International Pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amer Shafi , a town in Sindh province of Pakistan
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Amer may refer to: Places * Amer (river), a river in the Dutch province of North Brabant * Amer, Girona, a municipality in the province of Girona in Catalonia, Spain * Amber, India (also known as Amer, India), former city of Rajasthan state ** Amber Fort (also Amer Fort), India * AMER, a country grouping that refers to America or the Americas People * Amer (name) * Beni-Amer people, a mixed ethnic group inhabiting Sudan and Eritrea Other uses * Amer International Group, a Chinese company * Amer Sports, a Finnish headquartered sporting goods company * ''Amer'' (film), a 2009 Belgian-French thriller See also * Umerkot Umerkot (formerly known as Amarkot) is a city in the Sindh province of Pakistan. The local language is Dhatki, which is one of the Rajasthani languages of the Indo-Aryan language family. It is most closely related to Marwari. Sindhi, Urdu and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alberto Zaccheroni
Alberto Zaccheroni (; born 1 April 1953) is an Italian football manager, formerly in charge of the United Arab Emirates and Japan national football teams. He has managed a number of top clubs in Serie A, the high point of his career being his stint as manager of A.C. Milan (1998–2001), with whom he won a scudetto, in his first season in charge ( 1998–99). Other notable clubs coached by Zaccheroni include Lazio, Inter and Juventus, all as interim coach for part of a season. He won the Asian Cup in 2011 as manager of Japan. Zaccheroni is also renowned for his unconventional and trademark 3–4–3 tactical system. Career Zaccheroni played as a full-back on both the left and the right wing,LA STORIA, LA VITA E LA CARRIERA DI ALBERTO ZACCHERONI ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jungo Fujimoto
is a former Japanese football player. He has previously played for Shimizu S-Pulse, Nagoya Grampus, Yokohama F. Marinos and the Japan national team. He is a left-footed play-making midfielder. Playing career Early years Fujimoto was educated at and played for Toko Gakuen High School, during which time he was also a member of the U-17 Japanese National Team for the 2001 FIFA U-17 World Championship hosted by Trinidad and Tobago. Fujimoto played three games in the competition but the team was eliminated after the group stage. After graduating high school Fujimoto received an offer from J2 League side Kawasaki Frontale, but he decided to continue his study and play football at the University of Tsukuba. He was a member of the national team for the 2005 Universiade held at İzmir, Turkey. Fujimoto was the top scorer with six goals and was selected as the MVP of the competition. Club Upon graduating university Fujimoto joined Shimizu S-Pulse in 2006 and inherited jersey numb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinji Okazaki
is a Japanese professional Association football, footballer who plays as a Forward (association football), forward or attacking midfielder for Belgian club Sint-Truidense V.V., Sint-Truiden. Internationally, he is currently the top active Japan national team goalscorer and third all-time in team history with Japan national football team#Most caps and goals, 50 goals. He also won the Premier League with Leicester City F.C., Leicester City in 2015–16 Premier League, 2016. Club career Shimizu S-Pulse After graduating Takigawa Daini High School in 2004, Okazaki signed full professional terms with Shimizu S-Pulse the following year. In December 2005, he made his first J.League Division 1, J.League appearance as a substitute against Sanfrecce Hiroshima. On 15 April 2007, he scored his first professional goal against Kawasaki Frontale. Okazaki ended his 2007 J.League Division 1, first season as a first team player with three goals from 13 matches. Okazaki scored ten times in 27 mat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tadanari Lee
is a Japanese football player of Korean descent who plays for Singapore-based Albirex Niigata. He has made 11 appearances for the Japanese national team. He is sometimes known as Chung, in reference to his Korean name, Lee Chung-sung. Lee is know in Japan for coming on as a substitute in the 109th minute of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup Final held in Qatar and scoring his first international goal to secure a 1–0 win over Australia, giving Japan their fourth Asian Cup success. Early life and family Lee was born to third generation Zainichi Korean parents in Tanashi (present-day Nishitokyo), Tokyo. He has Byeokjin Lee ( 벽진이씨) ancestry. His father was also a footballer, who played for Yokohama Tristar FC in the Japan Soccer League. His Korean name is Lee Chung-Sung (Korean: 이충성, Hanja: 李 忠成) and also had used pass name . Club career Japan Lee started playing football at Komine FC and later moved to Yokogawa Electric. In 2001, he joined FC Tokyo youth team ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryoichi Maeda
is a Japanese former professional footballer who played as a forward. He is the currently assistant coach of Japan national team. Club career Maeda was born in Kobe, Japan but spent his childhood in the United States. He was educated at and played for Gyosei Junior and Senior High School in Tokyo. While he was a high school student, he was chosen as one of the Designated Players for Development by J.League and JFA. Because of this status, Maeda was able to register as a Verdy Kawasaki player while he was still eligible to play for his high school club. However, he did not play any official match for Verdy. After graduating from his high school in 2000, he joined Júbilo Iwata. His first appearance as a professional player came on 3 May 2000 in a league match against Kawasaki Frontale. His first professional goal came on 28 August 2001 in a J.League Cup game against JEF United Ichihara. Although he could not play many matches behind Masashi Nakayama and Naohiro Takahara until ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinji Kagawa
Shinji Kagawa ( ja, 香川 真司 ''Kagawa Shinji'' ; born 17 March 1989) is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Belgian First Division A club Sint-Truiden and the Japan national team. He is widely regarded as one of the best Japanese players of all time. Kagawa began his professional career in his homeland with Cerezo Osaka before joining Borussia Dortmund in 2010. After two years with Dortmund, Kagawa signed for Manchester United on a four-year contract. Two years later, he returned to Dortmund. Kagawa holds the records for most appearances and goals by a Japanese player in UEFA club competitions. Since making his senior international debut in May 2008, he has won over 90 caps and scored over 30 goals. On 29 November 2012, Kagawa was named Asian Football Confederation International Player of the Year. Club career Kagawa was born in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture. He started playing football at the age of five. He joined Marino Football Club from 1994 to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keisuke Honda
is a Japanese professional football manager and former player. he is the current general manager & head coach of the Cambodia U-23. A versatile player, Honda usually played as an attacking midfielder, but could also play as a winger, a false nine or as a deep-lying playmaker, and frequently featured as a right winger for Milan during the 2014–15 season. A quick and creative player, he was also known for his accuracy from bending free-kicks, powerful striking ability from distance, dribbling skills and delivery as a set-piece specialist. Honda earned over 90 international caps between 2008 and 2018, playing at the 2010, 2014 and 2018 World Cups. He was also part of the squad won the 2011 Asian Cup, where he was also voted Player of the Tournament. Club career Early career Born and raised in Settsu, Honda had belonged to the local junior youth team at Gamba Osaka, but was not promoted to the youth team. When Honda was a Seiryo High School student, he made an appearan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daisuke Matsui
is a Japanese professional footballer who plays for YSCC Yokohama. He played for Japan national team. His wife is Japanese actress Rosa Kato. Club career Early years In 2000, Matsui graduated from and began his professional career with Kyoto Purple Sanga of the J1 League. Kyoto Purple Sanga After his J1 League rookie season Purple Sanga were relegated to J2 League. However, the following season Matsui played a prominent role in helping his club finish first in J2, earning the club a promotion back to J1. In 2002 the club continued their success by having a strong season, finishing sixth in the league and winning the Emperor's Cup. The club's success and Matsui's increased exposure lead to Matsui being called up to the national team for the first time in 2003. However, his club was again relegated to J2 after the 2003 season, and could not earn a return to Division 1 after the 2004 season. Le Mans In 2004, after four and a half seasons in Kyoto, Matsui signed with Le Mans ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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