2010 AFC Cup Final
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The 2010 AFC Cup Final was a football match played on Saturday, 6 November 2010 between Al-Qadsia and Al-Ittihad. It was the 7th final of the AFC Cup
. The game was played at Jaber International Stadium
, Kuwait City
.
Both finalists were eligible to compete in the play-offs for the 2011 AFC Champions League
, subject to AFC's assessment for professionalism based on selected criteria.
Al-Ittihad won the game after penalties. The game was tied 1–1 after regular time and Extra Time. It was their first title.
n club Churchill Brothers while Al-Ittihad drew Al-Kuwait 1–1 after 120 minutes and won 5–4 after penalties. In the quarterfinals both teams had no bigger problems to advance to the semifinals. Al-Ittihad lost the first leg in the semifinals 0–1 against Muangthong United F.C. from Thailand
but came back to win the second leg at home 2–0.
Al-Qadsia lost the first leg 2–0 and was in need of a comeback at home. In the second leg they defeated Al-Riffa
4–1 and advanced to the final.
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Assistant referees:
Hassan Kamranifar
Reza Sokhandan
Fourth official:
Andre El Haddad>
AFC Cup
The AFC Cup is an annual international association football competition between domestic clubs sides run by the Asian Football Confederation . Qualification to the competition is to clubs from AFC-affiliated countries which fall into the AFC's 'developing nations' category as laid out in their...
. The game was played at Jaber International Stadium
Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium
Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in the Ardhiyah area of Kuwait City, Kuwait. Completed in 2009, it is used mostly for football matches and athletics. The stadium has a capacity of 68,000 seated spectators, the building is constructed in 4 levels, with 54 corporate...
, Kuwait City
Kuwait City
-Suburbs:Although the districts below are not usually recognized as suburbs, the following is a list of a few areas surrounding Kuwait city:Al-Salam ""السلام"" -Economy:...
.
Both finalists were eligible to compete in the play-offs for the 2011 AFC Champions League
2011 AFC Champions League
The 2011 AFC Champions League was the 30th edition of the top-level Asian club football tournament organized by the Asian Football Confederation , and the 9th under the current AFC Champions League title...
, subject to AFC's assessment for professionalism based on selected criteria.
Al-Ittihad won the game after penalties. The game was tied 1–1 after regular time and Extra Time. It was their first title.
Background
Both teams met already in the preliminary round. The first game ended in a scoreless draw, while Al-Qadsia won the second match 3–0, but in the second match it was already known that both sides would advance. Both teams had a hard time surviving the first knockout-stage where Al-Qadsia needed extra time to beat the IndiaIndia
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n club Churchill Brothers while Al-Ittihad drew Al-Kuwait 1–1 after 120 minutes and won 5–4 after penalties. In the quarterfinals both teams had no bigger problems to advance to the semifinals. Al-Ittihad lost the first leg in the semifinals 0–1 against Muangthong United F.C. from Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
but came back to win the second leg at home 2–0.
Al-Qadsia lost the first leg 2–0 and was in need of a comeback at home. In the second leg they defeated Al-Riffa
Bahrain Riffa Club
Al-Riffa Sports Club is a Bahraini football club based in Riffa, playing in the top division of Bahraini football. The club was founded in 1953 by the Kingdom's Prime Minister, HH Sh. Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa...
4–1 and advanced to the final.
Route to the final
| Al-Qadsida | Round | Al-Ittihad | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Al-Qadsia |
6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 14 | |
 Al-Ittihad |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 10 | |
| Al-Nejmeh |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 10 | |
 Kingfisher East Bengal |
6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 20 | −15 | 0 |
| Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Qadsia |
6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 14 | |
| Al-Ittihad |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 10 | |
| Al-Nejmeh |
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 10 | |
| Kingfisher East Bengal |
6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 20 | −15 | 0 |
| Opponent | Result | Legs | Knockout phase 2010 AFC Cup knockout stage -Bracket:Note: while the bracket below shows the entire knockout stage, the draw for the round of 16 matches was determined at the time of the group draw.The draw for the quarter-finals and beyond was held separately, after the conclusion of the round of 16... |
Opponent | Result | Legs |
| Churchill Brothers |
2–1 (a.e.t.) | 2–1 home | Round of 16 | Al-Kuwait |
1–1 (5–4 p) | 1–1 away |
 Thai Port F.C. |
3–0 | 3–0 home; 0–0 away | Quarterfinals | Kazma |
4–2 | 3–2 home; 1–0 away |
 Al-RiffaBahrain Riffa Club Al-Riffa Sports Club is a Bahraini football club based in Riffa, playing in the top division of Bahraini football. The club was founded in 1953 by the Kingdom's Prime Minister, HH Sh. Khalifa bin Salman Al-Khalifa... |
4–3 | 4–1 home; 0–2 away | Semifinals | Muangthong United F.C. |
2–1 | 2–0 home; 0–1 away |
Details
| style="font-size: 90%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> | Al-Qadsia Kuwait: | |||
| GK | 22 | Nawaf Al Khaldi Nawaf Al Khaldi Nawaf Khaled Al Khaldi is a Kuwaiti footballer who plays for Al-Qadsia.Al Khaldi has made several appearances for the Kuwait national football team, including three qualifying matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.-References:... |
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| DF | 4 | Hussain Fadel Hussain Fadel Hussain Fadel is a Kuwaiti football player.who playes for Al Qadisiya.He played for Al Qadisiya in the 2008 AFC Champions League group stages.... |
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| DF | 13 | Musaed Neda Musaed Neda Musaed Neda is a Kuwaiti football player. He Currently play for Al Qadisiya.Neda scored the first goals of a free directly in the final match against Kuwait Club. He scored three goals from direct free kicks in a game Qadisiya 3 v.s Kuwait 0... |
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| DF | 18 | Aamer Al Fadhel |
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| DF | 28 | Mohammed Rashid |
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| MF | 14 | Talal Al Amer Talal Al Amer Talal Al Amer is a Kuwaiti footballer who is a Midfielder for the Kuwaiti Premier League club Al Qadsia.-References:... |
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| MF | 15 | Fahed Al Ansari |
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| MF | 23 | Jehad Al Hussain |
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| MF | 39 | Abdulaziz Al Mashaan |
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| FW | 17 | Ahmed Al Bloushi |
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| FW | 27 | Hamad Al Enezi Hamad Al Enezi Hamad Naif Al Enezi is a Kuwaiti footballer who is a Forward for the Kuwaiti Premier League club Al Qadsia.-International goals:-References:... |
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| Substitutes: | ||||
| GK | 1 | Ali Al Essa |
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| DF | 2 | Ali Al Nemsh |
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| DF | 11 | Ali Al Shamali Ali Al Shamali Ali Hayder Al Shamali is a Kuwaiti footballer who is a Midfielder for the Kuwaiti Premier League club Al Qadsia.-References:... |
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| MF | 20 | Omar Buhamad |
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| FW | 7 | Khalaf Al Salama |
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| FW | 10 | Firas Al Khatib Firas Al Khatib Firas Mohammad Al-Khatib is a Syrian footballer. He currently plays for Umm Salal, which competes in the Qatar Stars League the top division in Qatar. He plays as a striker, wearing the number 10 jersey for Umm Salal... |
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| FW | 30 | Soud Al Mejmed |
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| Manager: | ||||
| Mohammed Ibrahem Mohammed Ibrahem Mohammed Ibrahem is a retired Kuwaiti football player. Ibrahem formerly played for Kuwaiti football club Al Qadisiya in the Gulf Club Champions Cup, Kuwaiti Premier League, Crown Prince Cup and the Kharafi Cup, and for the Kuwait national football team... |
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| Al Ittihad Aleppo: | ||||
| GK | 13 | Khaled Haj Othman Khaled Haj Othman Khaled Haj Othman is an Syrian football player who is currently playing for Al-Ittihad.- External links :*... |
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| DF | 4 | Ahmad Kalasi |
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| DF | 5 | Omar Hemidi Omar Hemidi Mohamad Omar Hemidi is a Syrian footballer. He currently plays for Al-Ittihad, which competes in the Syrian Premier League the top division in Syria. He plays as a defender, wearing the number 5 jersey for Al-Ittihad.... |
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| DF | 6 | Majed Homsi |
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| DF | 30 | Abdulkader Dakka Abdulkader Dakka Abdulkader Dakka is a Syrian footballer. He currently plays for Shanghai Shenhua, which competes in the Chinese Super League the top division in China... |
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| MF | 8 | Mohamad Fares Mohamad Fares (footballer born 1990) Mohamad Ahmad Fares is a Syrian footballer. He currently plays for Al-Ittihad, which competes in the Syrian Premier League the top division in Syria. He plays as a midfielder, wearing the number 8 jersey for Al-Ittihad... |
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| MF | 11 | Taha Dyab Taha Dyab Taha Dyab is a Syrian footballer. He currently plays for Al-Ittihad, which competes in the Syrian Premier League the top division in Syria... |
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| MF | 17 | Mohamad Al Hasan |
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| MF | 18 |  Jude Kongnyuy |
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| MF | 44 | Ahmad Haj Mohamad Ahmad Haj Mohamad Ahmad Haj Mohamad is a Syrian footballer. He currently plays for Al-Ittihad in the Syrian Premier League.-International career:Haj Mohamad is currently a member of the Syria national football team.... |
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| FW | 9 | Tamer Rashid Tamer Rashid Mohamad Tamer Mamdouh Rashid is a Syrian footballer. He currently plays for Al-Ittihad, which competes in the Syrian Premier League the top division in Syria. He plays as a striker, wearing the number 9 jersey for Al-Ittihad... |
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| Substitutes: | ||||
| GK | 1 | Yasser Jarkas |
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| DF | 15 | Mohamad Al Ghabbash |
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| DF | 20 | Salah Shahrour |
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| MF | 14 | Radwan Kalaji |
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| MF | 23 | Youssef Asil |
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| MF | 31 | Ayman Salal |
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| FW | 19 |  Mouchid Iyane LyMouchid Iyane Ly Mouchid Iyane Ly is a professional Senegalese football player, who currently plays for Al-Ittihad.-Career:Ly began his career with Espoir Saint Louis and joined 2007 to city rival ASC Linguère... |
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| Manager: | ||||
 Tita Valeriu |
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Hassan Kamranifar Reza SokhandanFourth official:
Andre El Haddad>
See also
- 2010 AFC Cup
- 2010 AFC Champions League Final2010 AFC Champions League FinalThe 2010 AFC Champions League Final was an football match which was played on Saturday, 13 November 2010. It was the 29th final of the AFC Champions League. The match was played at the National Stadium in Tokyo and was contested by Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma of South Korea and Zob Ahan from Iran...
- 2010 AFC President's Cup Final