2008 AFC Beach Soccer Championship explained

Tourney Name:AFC Beach Soccer Championship
Year:2008
Other Titles:2008 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualifiers for (AFC)
Country:United Arab Emirates
City:Dubai
Dates:6–10 May
Num Teams:6
Confederations:1
Venues:1
Cities:1
Count:2
Matches:10
Goals:63
Prevseason:2007
Nextseason:2009

The 2008 AFC Beach Soccer Championship, also known as the 2008 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualifiers for (AFC), was the third beach soccer championship for Asia, held in May 2008, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.The United Arab Emirates won the championship, with Japan finishing second and Iran winning the third place-play off, to claim third. The three teams moved on to play in the 2008 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Marseille, France, from 17 July – 28 July.[1]

Group stage

Group A

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Group B

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Final standings

RankTeam
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Notes and References

  1. Web site: FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2008.