AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011™ jigsaw completed

AFC –  KUALA LUMPUR, The AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011™ Finals jigsaw puzzle was completed Wednesday after Australia, Kuwait and Jordan took up their places for next year’s continental footballing extravaganza.

The trio’s qualification ticked off the final 16 names in the hat for the April 23, 2010, draw in the host city of Doha, the capital of Qatar.

The Socceroos were the first to breast the tape yesterday with a 1-0 defeat of Indonesia at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

That left Kuwait needing a point off Oman in Muscat later and this was duly accomplished, thanks to a goalless draw. Jordan beat Singapore 2-1 and their victory combined with the other group match result in which Iran beat Thailand by a solitary goal saw the West Asians rejoice at the packed King Abdullah Stadium in Amman.

The group standings were also finalised after the match day 6 action.

QUALIFIED TEAMS FOR AFC ASIAN CUP QATAR 2011™ FINALS

Direct bye to the Finals
AFC Asian Cup 2007: Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Korea Republic
AFC Challenge Cup 2008: India
AFC Challenge Cup 2010: DPR Korea
AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2011™ hosts: Qatar

Eligible through qualifying
Group A: Japan, Bahrain
Group B: Australia, Kuwait
Group C: UAE, Uzbekistan
Group D: Syria, China PR
Group E: IR Iran, Jordan