Alert: Will AFC get to keep its 4 automatic berth places to FIFA WORLD CUP?

scotch17 · Jun 28, 2010

Re: Increase AFC's spot 5.5 for WC 2014.

Loyalty said: ↑

Bahrain was lucky to even get that PK.

I'm not sure Bahrain would have achieved what NZ did at this WC anyway.
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I was about to agree with you, but then I remembered how Bahrain plays... which produces a lot of draws... but now I'm also thinking the refs at the World Cup wouldn't let them get away with all the bs AFC refs do.

Hard to say given their antics, but they are definitely worse than NZ...

mastersk3 · Jun 28, 2010

WuTang2002 said: ↑

4.5 is enough for now. CONMEBOL can get more if they're willing to merge with CONCACAF.

I think we need to change how our current AFC operates. Its inept management is just appalling. It needs to do better promoting and improving soccer in 2nd tier footballing countries like India and ASEAN nations. We need more competition. TBH, as a Korean fan, I really don't care if our spots are reduced to 4 as I'm certain we'll make it unless these India+ASEAN improve.
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I really wud be glad to see dis happen, I donno abt ASEAN nations but India improving and den contributing to AFC at world stage- no i don't think it'll happen in near time

iranitiger-redded · Jun 30, 2010

Thanks Japan, South Korea and Australia for keeping 4.5 spots.