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2023 AFC Asian Cup Group C
Group C of the 2023 AFC Asian Cup took place from 14 to 23 January 2024. The group consisted of Iran, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Palestine. The top two teams, Iran and the United Arab Emirates, along with third-placed Palestine (as one of the four best third-placed teams), advanced to the round of 16. Teams Notes Standings Matches United Arab Emirates vs Hong Kong This was the first time the sides met in the group stage of an Asian Cup. They had previously met three times in the past, with a draw in 2000 and two 4–0 wins for the Emiratis as part of 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification. In the 30th minute, Sultan Adil shot his ball to the hand of Hong Kong defender Oliver Gerbig, with the referee deciding to give a penalty after consulting VAR due to Gerbig's hand movement being deemed abnormal. Adil then converted the penalty himself to give the Emiratis the lead. Early in the second half, Everton Camargo delivered a brilliant pass from the right flank to Chan Siu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023 AFC Asian Cup
The 2023 AFC Asian Cup was the 18th edition of the AFC Asian Cup, the quadrennial international Association football, football tournament organised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). It involved 24 national teams after its expansion in 2019 AFC Asian Cup, 2019, with hosts Qatar national football team, Qatar the defending champions. On 17 October 2022, the AFC announced that the tournament would be held in Qatar, replacing the original hosts China. Due to the high summer temperatures and Qatar's participation in the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup, the tournament was postponed to 12 January – 10 February 2024, while retaining the original name for both existing sponsorship and logistical purposes. The 2023 tournament were the second of three consecutive Asian Cup to be held in Middle East, following the 2019 AFC Asian Cup in United Arab Emirates and preceding the 2027 AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia. This marked the first time a FIFA World Cup host nation hosts the AFC Asian Cup. Du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 AFC Asian Cup
The 2015 AFC Asian Cup was the 16th edition of the men's AFC Asian Cup, a quadrennial international association football, football tournament organised by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC). It was held in Australia from 9 to 31 January 2015. The tournament was won by Australia men's national soccer team, Australia after defeating South Korea national football team, South Korea 2–1 Overtime (sports)#Association football, in extra time in the 2015 AFC Asian Cup Final, final, thereby earning the right to participate in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup, which was hosted by Russia. The win was Australia's first Asian title since their move from the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) in 2006. It was also the first time a men's team has become champions of two confederations, following Australia's four OFC Nations Cup titles: 1980 OFC Nations Cup, 1980, 1996 OFC Nations Cup, 1996, 2000 OFC Nations Cup, 2000 and 2004 OFC Nations Cup, 2004; right after the Australia women's natio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Udebuluzor
Michael Chibuikem Udebuluzor ( zh, 米高; born 1 April 2004) is a Hong Kong professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for the Hong Kong national team. Club career FC Ingolstadt 04 In July 2022, Udebuluzor debuted for Ingolstadt 04 II. On 6 August 2023, Udebuluzor made his first team debut for Ingolstadt 04 in 3. Liga against FC Erzgebirge Aue. Mannheim On 17 August 2024, Udebuluzor signed for Oberliga Baden-Württemberg club VfR Mannheim. Suzhou Dongwu In July 2025, Udebuluzor joined China League One club Suzhou Dongwu. However, his contract was terminated following his controversial speech against Chinese fans during the Final Round of EAFF E-1 Football Championship. International career On 8 September 2023, it was announced that Udebuluzor had received his HKSAR passport after renouncing his Nigerian citizenship, making him eligible to represent Hong Kong internationally. On 11 September 2023, Udebuluzor made his international debut for Hong Kong in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shinichi Chan
Shinichi Chan (; ''Chan Shin'ichi''; born 5 September 2002) is a professional footballer who currently plays as a Defender (association football), left back or a Winger (association football), left winger for Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua F.C., Shanghai Shenhua. Born in Japan, he plays for the Hong Kong national football team. Club career Kitchee Chan made his league debut at the young age of 16 on 16 February 2019 against Tai Po FC, Tai Po. Chan scored his first 2019-20 Sapling Cup, Sapling Cup goal against Lee Man on 10 January 2020. He was announced as the man of the match for the last game. Real Unión On 20 January 2023, it was announced that Chan would join Real Unión on loan until June 2024. On 21 January 2023, Chan made his debut for Real Unión B. On 11 February 2023, Chan made his debut for Real Unión in Primera Federación. On 18 February 2023, in his second game for Real Unión, Chan scored his first goal for the club in a 1–0 win against CD ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
