In Beijing on August 8, a news flash from the soccer newspaper came: the upcoming September 2 kick-off of the World Preliminary League Asian Zone 12, China will usher in a fierce showdown on the road to challenge the "kangaroos" Australia. According to the existing public information, affected by the epidemic prevention policy, Australia may transfer the home field to West Asia, so the
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There is a need to be proactive and well-prepared.
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In their group, Japan, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Vietnam have all announced their home venues for the September matches, with only China and Australia yet to do so. In the first round of matches, the two teams will meet head-to-head, with Australia assuming the honor of being the "home" venue. However, on August 6, Australia
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A letter was sent to the AFC stating that the first round of matches on September 1 could not be scheduled to be played on home soil due to anti-epidemic policies. According to the Australian media, Australia's anti-epidemic policy requires a 14-day quarantine for those entering the country, which conflicts with the 48-hour quarantine period set by FIFA and the AFC.
Previously, Australia
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Multiple consultations with the federal and local state governments have sought exemptions from segregation for the Australian men's football team and its opponents so that the team can play at home in Sydney on September 2nd. Australia
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It was also promised that, if a home game was possible, "closed-loop" measures would be taken to ensure the safety and health of participating athletes, officials and other relevant personnel, and that the game would most likely be played on an empty pitch. However, it appears that they have not received a positive response. Australia has no choice but to play the match at a third-party venue. It is reported that sources within the AFC have indicated that they have reported Doha, Qatar as a candidate venue.
For the Chinese team, Chen Xuyuan, president of the Football Association, and other executives have said that they will do their best to defend the home field. However, if the epidemic prevention situation is grim, the policy does not allow, it is necessary to consider the game in Doha. It is reported that the Chinese team previously reported the home field for Shanghai, the third-party home field choice for Macau, China. However, the home field is not irreplaceable. If the first round match against Australia is confirmed to be played in Doha, the
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If it is not possible to play a home game then, consider locating a third party home game in West Asia to avoid traveling and achieve the effect of a better preparation for the game.
