AFC cup 2012

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  • usaindiausaindia 1671 Points
    i too really want some other teams to step up in fed cup.really curious what happens if say royal or aizawl wins fed cup will they send them to afc cup.
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    usaindia wrote:
    i too really want some other teams to step up in fed cup.really curious what happens if say royal or aizawl wins fed cup will they send them to afc cup.

    </font><br><div style="font-family: Arial, Verdana; font-size: 10pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; "><br></div><div><font face="Arial, Verdana" size="2">Aizawl would fail the AFC Stadium Guidelines. There stadium is alright for I-League but the AFC would not accept it. Aizawl wont be allowed till the Rajiv Ghandi Stadium opens in a few years.</font></div>
  • shankarshankar 2600 Points
    I read somewhere that there is a possibilty of i-league runner up and fed cup winner both getting a chance to play in afc cup in future....dont remember the source actually
  • shankar wrote:
    I read somewhere that there is a possibilty of i-league runner up and fed cup winner both getting a chance to play in afc cup in future....dont remember the source actually

    <br><div><br></div><div>India getting 3 teams in the AFC Cup... lets just try getting at least 1 of the current 2 spots we have into the knock-out round regularly.</div>
  • shankarshankar 2600 Points
    arsenalfan wrote:
    shankar wrote:
    I read somewhere that there is a possibilty of i-league runner up and fed cup winner both getting a chance to play in afc cup in future....dont remember the source actually

    <br><div><br></div><div>India getting 3 teams in the AFC Cup... lets just try getting at least 1 of the current 2 spots we have into the knock-out round regularly.</div>

    <br><div><br></div><div>More teams means more chance for a country to be represented in knock-out stages...</div><div>i think if it happens would be a good move for better performance for indian clubs in asian tournaments</div>
  • ashindiaashindia 9512 Points
    shankar wrote:
    arsenalfan wrote:
    shankar wrote:
    I read somewhere that there is a possibilty of i-league runner up and fed cup winner both getting a chance to play in afc cup in future....dont remember the source actually

    <br><div><br></div><div>India getting 3 teams in the AFC Cup... lets just try getting at least 1 of the current 2 spots we have into the knock-out round regularly.</div>

    <br><div><br></div><div>More teams means more chance for a country to be represented in knock-out stages...</div><div>i think if it happens would be a good move for better performance for indian clubs in asian tournaments</div>

    <br><div><br></div><div>But clubs have to be serious,AFC Cup is bigger than I-League and they have to take the competition and make the most out of it.Look at Iraqi clubs they always manage to reach Quarters and Semis. </div>
  • shankar wrote:
    arsenalfan wrote:
    shankar wrote:
    I read somewhere that there is a possibilty of i-league runner up and fed cup winner both getting a chance to play in afc cup in future....dont remember the source actually

    <br><div><br></div><div>India getting 3 teams in the AFC Cup... lets just try getting at least 1 of the current 2 spots we have into the knock-out round regularly.</div>

    <br><div><br></div><div>More teams means more chance for a country to be represented in knock-out stages...</div><div>i think if it happens would be a good move for better performance for indian clubs in asian tournaments</div>

    <br><div><br></div><div>Also the AFC wont give us more spots. We cant just ask for them we have to proof that I-League clubs are good enough. At this moment we have a 80% of keeping 2 spots in the AFC Cup next year.</div>
  • rudrarudra 2958 Points
    <h2 style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 15px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; font-family: ProximaNovaBold, Helvetica, Arial, sans; line-height: 1.1; color: rgb(237, 23, 75); letter-spacing: -1px; text-transform: uppercase; "><font size="5"><a id="lblHeaderDetail" href="http://salgaocarfc.in/NewsDetail.aspx?nmid=uJJ"; style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; 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outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; line-height: 1.3em; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: ProximaNovaCondensedRegular, Helvetica, Arial, sans; "><span id="RepeaterNewsDetail_ctl01_Label1" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; ">“If you look at our previous matches, I think we have performed really well despite setbacks. This shows the character and the fighting spirit our team possess. Apart from the match in Jordan where we lost 5-0, I think our performance in the AFC cup was satisfactory, I hope to put up a good show in front of our Home fans” said the Moroccan.</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; line-height: 1.3em; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: ProximaNovaCondensedRegular, Helvetica, Arial, sans; "><b style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; "><span id="RepeaterNewsDetail_ctl02_Label2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; "></span></b></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; line-height: 1.3em; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: ProximaNovaCondensedRegular, Helvetica, Arial, sans; "><span id="RepeaterNewsDetail_ctl02_Label1" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; ">The I-League season is nearing end and most of the players have been playing in the National as well as the State league, this has led to some fatigue among the players. Karim Bencherifa says “We have played 24 rounds in the I-League and most of our players are nearing 40 matches this season, it has been a tough season for the players. But having said that, I would also like to stress on the fact that tomorrow’s game will be a challenge for us. We are hoping to put up a good show despite suspensions of Rocus and Khelemba and Injuries to Chidi and Seuoka.”</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; line-height: 1.3em; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: ProximaNovaCondensedRegular, Helvetica, Arial, sans; "><b style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; "><span id="RepeaterNewsDetail_ctl03_Label2" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; "></span></b></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; line-height: 1.3em; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: ProximaNovaCondensedRegular, Helvetica, Arial, sans; "><span id="RepeaterNewsDetail_ctl03_Label1" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; ">Upbeat with a win over lowly Al Ahli in the Omani League, Al Arouba will be hoping to repeat the same feat against Salgaocar. The team arrived late on Sunday afternoon and decided to rest for the day. They have a scheduled practice under floodlights at the stadium today. Coach Mukhtar El Mukhtar was in a cheerful mood as he hoped for a win "I think we are having a good chance to qualify for the next phase provided we win both our remaining matches. Although it also depends on the result of other teams in the group, we will not leave anything for chance, we will play for a win tomorrow. We will be missing 3 of our key players, two of them are due to suspension and one has left for national duty in the Olympic qualifiers.”</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; line-height: 1.3em; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: ProximaNovaCondensedRegular, Helvetica, Arial, sans; "><b style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; 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  • Speaking of the 40 games. Does the AFC Cup count towards the 40 game limit the I-League players have.
  • usaindiausaindia 1671 Points
    maybe players should form union and do collective bargaining etc to limit harm to their bodies
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