AFC updates Qatar World Cup qualifying schedule
On June 1, AFC unveiled the 2022 Qatar
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Details of the fixtures for the next four rounds of Group A of the Asian qualifying round of 40. After meeting Guam, the original
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The opponents are the Maldives, but the latest fixtures show that the
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's second round opponent becomes the Philippines, with the match set to be played on June 7 in Dubai, UAE. On that day, the
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head coach
Li Tie (1977-), footballer
In a social media post, he said, "The whole arrangement is the best arrangement! The only way to move forward is to be united!"
Emergency recall of three players
The AFC decided to move the remaining three matches of the Asian Preliminary 40 tournament scheduled to be held in Suzhou to Dubai after players from Syria and Maldives who tested positive for the new crown were unable to enter the country. This makes
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had to change the training location. According to the plan, they will fly from Shanghai to Dubai on the evening of June 2 to start a brand new preparation.
With Fernando leaving the team due to injury.
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Emergency call-up of Changchun Yatai striker Tan Long to the squad. Considering the hot climate of Dubai and possible injuries to personnel.
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The coaching team decided to add Shandong Taishan team side players Ji Xiang and Liu Binbin, together with the campaign in Dubai.
Philippine team is not to be underestimated
Compared to the weaker Maldives, the Philippines are significantly stronger. In the first round of matches, the
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The match with the Philippines was drawn 0:0, earning only one point. The Philippine Football Association (PFA) said it had originally planned to take a chartered flight from its base in Doha, Qatar, to Shanghai on May 31, but the cancellation of the chartered flight after the tournament was rescheduled to Dubai caused a huge financial loss to the PFA. Nonetheless, the PFA said the health and safety of the players and staff would be its top priority.
Reassuringly, the Philippine team has been negative in both PCR tests conducted in the last 72 hours, making the upcoming meeting with the opponent
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A sigh of relief. However.
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Players who have not been vaccinated are still required to go to a designated location to be vaccinated, and professional vaccinators will be dispatched to Dubai to assist the team in preventing vaccinations and reducing the risk of infection.
Li Tie (1977-), footballer
Speaking out to show determination
After the June 7 game against the Philippines.
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It will also play the Maldives on June 11th and Syria on June 15th. In 10 days.
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Will face three matches, high temperature and other unfavorable factors on the team's physical ability to put a severe test.
With regard to changes in venue and schedule.
Li Tie (1977-), footballer
has remained silent. On June 1, Children's Day, he posted a message on social media saying, "All arrangements are for the best! The only thing is to be united and work hard to move forward! Saw a particularly touching phrase: 'Where you are, the home field is where you are'! Thank you to all the fans and friends for their support! When I grew up playing soccer, my wish was to enter the national team one day! This is the highest honor a player or coach can receive! Happy Holidays to all the kids! Especially those who love to play soccer can feel the joy and beauty of soccer!"
