亚足联官方杂志 AFC QUARTERLY 2013年第5期（英文）

SHINJI ONO Much-travelled Japanese legend on his new life in Australia ahead of return to ACL this year THE OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE ASIAN FOOTBALL CONFEDERATION ISSUE 5 QUARTERLY ISSUE 5 January 2014 AFC Player of the Year Award for Guangzhou Evergrande’s influential captain HAKEEM SHAKIR The coach at the centre of Iraq’s rebuilding process and the start of a new golden generation SANHARIB MALKI Globetrotting Syria striker reflects on his decision to represent his homeland at international level ZHENG ZHI AFGHANISTAN PLUS Once war-torn nation laying the foundations for the future with success both on and off the field CONTENTS 26 – HAKEEM SHAKIR Coach Hakeem Shakir is the man behind Iraq’s recent upturn in fortunes at all levels having been involved with the national team for over 20 years 28 – SANHARIB MALKI Syria striker Sanharib Malki has enjoyed a successful career in Belgium, Greece, the Netherlands and now Turkey having started his career playing alongside a host of household names 34 – IN FOCUS: AFGHANISTAN Afghanistan’s victory at last year’s SAFF Championship, coupled with a second successful domestic season, have laid the foundations for a bright future for the once war-torn nation 40 – SHINJI ONO Japanese legend Shinji Ono is enjoying a new lease of life with Australia’s Western Sydney Wanderers following a remarkable career 46 – AFC CHAMPIONS LEAGUE DRAW PREVIEW We take an in-depth look at each of the teams who have qualified for the group stage of the 2014 AFC ChampionsLeague, while also previewing the play-offs 52 – CLUB FOCUS: GUANGZHOU EVERGRANDE The newly crowned AFC Champions League winners Guangzhou Evergrande on their aims to build on their incredible continental and domestic success to create a lasting legacy for Chinese football Regular Sections 4 – In the News 58 – Toyota Top Goal Scorer 60 – AFC Asian Cup Update 64 – AFC Champions League 66 – AFC Cup 68 – AFC U-19 Women’s Championship 71 – AFC U-19 Championship Qualifiers 72 – AFC Futsal Championship Qualifiers 74 – Inside AFC 78 – Great Grounds of Asia 20 Interview: Zheng Zhi CAPTAIN FANTASTIC QUARTERLY Issue No. 5 January-March 2014 Official quarterly publication of the Asian Football Confederation Published on behalf of the Asian Football Confederation by World Sport Group Asian Football Confederation AFC House, Jalan 1/155B, Bukit Jalil 5700 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Tel: +603 8994 3388 Fax: + 603 8994 2689 www.the-afc.com President: Shaikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa Vice Presidents: Zhang Jilong HRH Prince Abdullah Ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah Yousuf Yaqoob Yousuf Al Serkal Moya Dodd Ganesh Thapa FIFA Vice President: HRH Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein FIFA Executive Committee Members: Dato’ Worawi Makudi Shaikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa AFC Executive Committee Members: Dr Hafez Al Medlej, Richard Lai, Zaw Zaw, Mahfuza Akhter Kiron, Praful Patel, Kohzo Tashima, Ganbold Buyannemekh, Ali Azim, Sayyid Khalid Hamed Al Busaidi, Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat, Winston Lee, Dr Tran Quoc Tuan, Susan Shalabi Molano, Han Un-gyong General Secretary: Dato’ Alex Soosay Managing Editor: Michael Church Editor: Andrew Mullen Deputy Editor: Daniel Pordes Designer: David Chung Photos: World Sport Group, Agence SHOT, Adnan Hajj Ali Any views expressed in AFC Quarterly do not necessarily reflect those of the Asian Football Confederation. The reproduction of photos and articles – even partially – is prohibited unless permission has been sought from the editors and a reference is made to the source. AFC PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE AFC QUARTERLY 5 Dear friends, A New Year brings excitement, hope and expectation: 2014 will be no different and it comes on the back of a highly successful 12 months that highlighted once more the improvements and developments being made throughout Asian football. Our sport hit new levels in 2013, with greater heights achieved through increased professionalism, and the signs are that the benchmarks set previously will be surpassed again in 2014. In the coming year, Australia, Iran, Japan and Korea Republic will travel to Brazil with the support of the entire confederation as they aim to underline the progress made across Asian football at the FIFA World Cup finals in June and July. Last year our men’s youth teams proved that Asian football continues to grow and develop at global level and there can be little doubt that, in 2014, their female counterparts will build on those successes in their equivalent competitions over the next 12 months. The club game, too, is flourishing and with the newly expanded AFC Champions League we will see in 2014 a more inclusive competition from which the benefits will be felt across even more leagues and national associations. We have also taken steps with regards to transparency by adopting the AFC Code of Ethics and Electoral Code. We have also pledged to protect the integrity of the sport during the AFC Annual Awards, which also saw talent being recognised for their contribution to Asian football. With greater levels of professionalism come a higher standard of football, and with it we will see Asia continue to move ever closer to the summit of our sport. Our progress has been rapid, our growth continual and the excitement around Asian football palpable, so let’s continue working together to ensure the future remains bright and success within our grasp. Shaikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa AFC President Shaikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa AFC President AFC QUARTERLY 7 AFC General Secretary’s MESSAGE Dear friends, On and off the pitch, 2013 was another monumental year for Asian football, culminating in China and Guangzhou Evergrande captain Zheng Zhi being named the AFC Player of the Year at our Annual Awards Night in Kuala Lumpur in late November. Zheng’s influence on Guangzhou’s AFC Champions League victory highlighted the importance of experience, dedication and determination in reaching the highest levels and he follows in the footsteps of a long line of fine professionals in claiming the highest individual accolade in Asian football. Throughout 2013 there were positives aplenty, among the most inspirational being Afghanistan’s victory in the SAFF Championship; there are lessons that can be learned by many of us from a nation that has emerged from such prolonged upheaval to garner success. Iraq, too, showed that football can be a unifying, positive factor for everyone by advancing to the last four of the FIFA U-20 World Cup under the tutelage of their enthusiastic and passionate coach, Hakeem Shakir. No doubt 2014 will deliver many more moments to savour as our representatives travel to Brazil for the FIFA World Cup finals while the AFC Champions League becomes ever more inclusive, allowing the benefits of professionalism to filter deeper into our game. The finals of the AFC Asian Cup also grow ever closer and the iconic Sydney Opera House will host the draw for the finals on March 26 as preparations for the showdown in January 2015 gather pace. The excitement is sure to build in what is shaping up to be a wonderful year ahead. Dato’ Alex Soosay AFC General Secretary Dato’ Alex Soosay AFC General Secretary Gallery Italian FIFA World Cup- winner Marcello Lippi became the first coach to win both the AFC Champions League and UEFA Champions League after Chinese champions Guangzhou Evergrande edged out FC Seoul from Korea Republic on away goals following a 3-3 draw on aggregate in last year’s final. Flying High AFC QUARTERLY 9 Gallery Jordan’s historic 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign came to an end in November after losing 5-0 on aggregate to Uruguay in their intercontinental play- off despite Hossam Hassan’s side earning a commendable goalless draw in the second leg in Montevideo. End Of The Road AFC QUARTERLY 11 Gallery Asia’s finest were honoured at the AFC Annual Awards at the end of November, with China’s Zheng Zhi named AFC Player of the Year having captained Guangzhou Evergrande to a historic victory in the AFC Champions League, with team-mate Muriqui taking home the AFC Foreign Player of the Year accolade. Top Of The Class AFC QUARTERLY 13 IN THE NEWS AFC QUARTERLY 15 Zheng Zhi Crowned AFC Player Of The Year Asian Teams Learn World Cup Fate G uangzhou Evergrande captain Zheng Zhi capped a remarkable year after being named AFC Player of the Year. Veteran midfielder Zheng played an instrumental role as Guangzhou won the AFC Champions League to become the first Chinese side to win continental honours since 1990, while the 33-year-old also helped the club reclaim their domestic crown. The China international edged out Iran and Esteghlal midfielder Javad Nekounam and FC Seoul captain Ha Dae-sung to follow in the footsteps of 2001 recipient Fan Zhiyi. “I am very excited after coming last year without an award, it’s very special this time. There is a special feeling of winning this award at the age of 33. It’s a big occasion A sian champions Japan, Australia, Iran and Korea Republic learnt their fates for the group stage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup following December’s draw in Brazil. Reigning AFC Asian Cup champions Japan were drawn alongside Colombia, Greece and Cote d’Ivoire in Group C, while Australia will join 2010 finalists Spain and the Netherlands as well as Chile in Group B. Group H sees Korea Republic face Belgium, Algeria and Russia, while Iran are scheduled to take on Bosnia-Herzegovina, Nigeria and Argentina in Group F. “It could be better, but it could be worse too,” said Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni, who oversaw Japan’s fifth successful qualification for the FIFA World Cup. trick of awards after being named MVP and top goalscorer as Guangzhou won the AFC Champions League title by beating Korea Republic’s FC Seoul on away goals following a 3-3 draw on aggregate. The Brazilian was chosen for the recognition ahead of team-mate Dario Conca and FC Seoul striker Dejan Damjanovic. “I am so happy to have won this award, but this was the result of teamwork rather than individual efforts,” said Muriqui. “I’m also very happy with our performance in the ACL this year.” Japan international Yuto Nagatomo, meanwhile, was also honoured as the Inter Milan midfielder was named AFC Asian International Player of the Year ahead of compatriot Keisuke Honda and Korea Republic international Son Heung-min. “People may think that it’s an easy group, but that’s not true,” said Korea coach Hong Myung-bo. “We shouldn’t underestimate any of our opponents because they’re all strong teams that are capable of going through.” Iran are returning to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since featuring in the group stage in Germany 2010. “For my players, it should be an honour to play against these rivals and it is important they go out and enjoy every minute of every match, eager to make it to the second round,” said coach Carlos Queiroz. Jordan had been unable to join the quartet in the draw after losing their intercontinental play-off 5-0 on aggregate to Uruguay at the end of November despite earning a creditable goalless draw in the second leg in Montevideo. for me to win this award,” said Zheng, who lost out last year to Korea Republic international Lee Keun-ho having been nominated alongside Iran’s Ali Karimi. “This season has been fantastic, not only for me but the whole team. “Honestly, I thought that I would not win the award again after I was confined to being only a nominee last year, but it’s down to my team-mates without whom it would have been impossible to win this time. “I am not young anymore, but I still have desire to produce my best, not only for the club, but for my national team as well.” Zheng’s Guangzhou team-mate, Muriqui, was named AFC Foreign Player of the Year, while the club was also named AFC Club of the Year. Muriqui’s latest plaudit made it a hat- “I am not just saying this because we have ended up in the same group, but I have considered Colombia one of the World Cup favourites since well before the final draw.” Australia finished runners-up to Japan in the final round of qualifiers to earn a third consecutive appearance at the FIFA World Cup. “There’s no doubt we have a tough group,” said Australia coach Ange Postecoglou. “Australia’s sporting history is full of stories where we have embraced the underdog status and we will come to the World Cup looking to create some magic moments that all Australians will remember for years to come.” Korea enter their eighth consecutive FIFA World Cup having, like Japan, reached the Round of 16 in South Africa. GUANGZHOU EVERGRANDE CAPTAIN WINS ASIA’S TOP INDIVIDUAL HONOUR AHEAD OF FELLOW MIDFIELDERS JAVAD NEKOUNAM AND HA DAE-SUNG AT A GALA NIGHT IN KUALA LUMPUR IN NOVEMBER. DECEMBER’S DRAW IN BRAZIL SAW JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, IRAN AND KOREA REPUBLIC LEARN THEIR OPPONENTS FOR THE 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP ALTHOUGH JORDAN MISSED OUT AFTER LOSING THEIR PLAY-OFF AGAINST URUGUAY. IN THE NEWS Iraq, Korea Republic Claim Team, Youth Recognition I raq’s maiden semi-final appearance at the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup was recognised at the AFC Annual Awards with Hakeem Shakir’s side named AFC Men’s National Team of the Year, with highly-rated defender Ali Adnan taking home the AFC Youth Player of the Year accolade. Having progressed to the semi- finals in Turkey with an unbeaten record following wins over Paraguay and Korea Republic in the knockout stage, Iraq were eventually edged out by Uruguay on penalties. Adnan was ever-present during Iraq’s campaign in Turkey, with the full-back scoring a stoppage- time equaliser against England before opening the scoring with an outrageous free-kick in the semi- final defeat by Uruguay. “It is the recognition of our efforts in a difficult but memorable year,” said Shakir, who is also the coach of the Iraq national team. “We had several challenges but finally impressed the world by our football. This award also shows that Iraqi football is heading in the right direction and we have good strategies in place.” AFC Women’s U-19 Championship winners Korea Republic claimed the AFC Women’s National Team of the Year award, with tournament MVP and top scorer Jang Sel-gi named AFC Youth Player of the Year. Elsewhere, Choi Yong-soo was named AFC Coach of the Year after leading FC Seoul to the AFC Champions League final, with Asako Takemoto winning the Women’s award having led Japan to success at the 2013 AFC U-16 Women’s Championship. AFC Diamond of Asia Dr. Chung Moon-joon AFC Dream Asia Award Myanmar Football Federation AFC Fair Play Association of the Year Chinese Football Federation AFC Futsal Team of the Year Chonburi Bluewave (Thailand) AFC Futsal Player of the Year Suphawut Thueanklang (Chonburi Bluewave) AFC Assistant Referee of the Year (Women) Allyson Flynn (Australia) AFC Assistant Referee of the Year (Men) Toshiyuki Nagi (Japan) AFC Referee of the Year (Women) Sachiko Yamagishi (Japan) AFC Referee of the Year (Men) Benjamin Williams (Australia) AFC Member Association of the Year for Grassroots Football Japan Football Association AFC ‘Inspiring’ Member Association of the Year Chinese Football Federation AFC ‘Developing’ Member Association of the Year Jordan Football Association AFC ‘Aspiring’ Member Association of the Year Pakistan Football Federation AFC QUARTERLY 17 Familiar Foes For Champions Guangzhou D efending champions Guangzhou Evergrande will face familiar foes Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in the group stage of the AFC Champions League following December’s draw in Kuala Lumpur. Marcello Lippi’s side became the first Chinese side to be crowned continental champions in 23 years after edging out Korean counterparts FC Seoul on away goals following a 3-3 draw on aggregate in the final having advanced from the group stage alongside 2006 champions Jeonbuk. And having also faced 2011 finalists Jeonbuk in the group stage of their maiden continental campaign a year earlier, Guangzhou will be joined in Group G by Japanese Emperor’s Cup winners Yokohama F.Marinos and one of two teams who advance from the play-offs in the East when the group stage gets underway at the end of February. “We will play against Jeonbuk for a third time, so they’re old opponents but they’re also friends,” said Guangzhou Evergrande president Liu Yongzhou. “I think it is fate that we’ve been drawn against them. “I believe this year all of the Chinese clubs will devote themselves to doing their best in the AFC Champions League. They will fight for China and we believe the other Chinese clubs will do well.” Beaten 2013 finalists FC Seoul will face J.League champions Sanfrecce Hiroshima, A-League Grand Final winners Central Coast Mariners, and another play-off winner in Group F. Elsewhere in the East, K-League Classic champions and 2009 AFC Champions League winners Pohang Steelers will meet Thai double winners Buriram United, China’s Shandong Luneng and Japan’s Cerezo Osaka in Group E. And in Group H, A-League Premiers and AFC Champions League debutants Western Sydney Wanderers will face 2011 champions Ulsan Hyundai, China’s Guizhou Renhe and Japan’s Kawasaki Frontale in Group H. In the West, two-time champions Al Ittihad will make their return to the competition in Group C alongside inaugural AFC Champions League winners Al Ain from the United Arab Emirates as well as Iran’s Tractorsazi Tabriz and one of two play-off winners from the West. “The draw is good and fair for us,” said Al Ittihad team manager Atef Tashkandi. “We were not in the AFC Champions League last year and this gives us more motivation to do well this year and get into the final. “Al Ain are a good team, but we are also a good team. Also, every team from Iran is difficult and we will have to work hard.” Fellow former winners Al Sadd from Qatar also return to the competition in Group D alongside Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal, Iran’s Sepahan and Al Ahli from the United Arab Emirates having won the 2012/13 Qatar Stars League title. Elsewhere, Saudi champions and AFC Champions League debutants Al Fateh will be joined in Group B by two-time semi-finalists Bunyodkor from Uzbekistan and Iran’s Foolad as well as a team advancing from the play-offs. Finally, Iran champions Esteghlal will look to build on last year’s semi-final appearance as the two-time Asian Club Championship winners begin their campaign in Group A against Qatar’s Al Rayyan, Al Jazira from the UAE and Saudi Arabia’s Al Shabab. The four outstanding places in the group stage of the AFC Champions League will be decided by the play- offs which take place over three rounds at the start of February. Following a change to the competition format, the AFC Champions League will remain separated geographically to ensure East and West representation in November’s final. Group B Al Fateh (KSA) Foolad (IRN) Play-Off Winner Bunyodkor (UZB) Group C Al Ain (UAE) Al Ittihad (KSA) Tractorsazi Tabriz (IRN) Play-Off Winner Group D Al Sadd (QAT) Al Ahli (UAE) Al Hilal (KSA) Sepahan (IRN) Group E Pohang Steelers (KOR) Buriram United (THA) Shandong Luneng (CHN) Cerezo Osaka (JPN) Group F Sanfrecce Hiroshima (JPN) Central Coast Mariners (AUS) FC Seoul (KOR) Play-Off Winner Group G Guangzhou Evergrande (CHN) Yokohama F.Marinos (JPN) Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors (KOR) Play-Off Winner Group H Western Sydney Wanderers (AUS) Guzihou Renhe (CHN) Kawasaki Frontale (JPN) Ulsan Hyundai (KOR) Group A Esteghlal (IRN) Al Rayyan (QAT) Al Jazira (UAE) Al Shabab (KSA) IN THE NEWS Australia To Begin