Talk:AFC Champions League 2009
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[edit] 2009 Access List
The access list can be found here
In summary:
The 8 groups will be split, 4 west and 4 east.
The 16 west teams will be made up of Saudi Arabia (4), Iran (4), UAE (4), Jordan (1), India (1), Kuwait (1) and the Play off winner. The playoffs will involve Uzbekistan, Qatar, Syria and a 2008 AFC Cup finalist.
The 16 east teams will be made up of Japan (4), Korea Republic (4), China (4), Australia (2), Indonesia (1) and the Play off winner. The playoffs will involve Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam and a 2008 AFC Cup finalist.
Format
Play-Offs - 2 rounds, each 2 legs, on a regional basis (December 2008 and February 2009?)
Group Stage - 8 groups of 4, home and away round robin, on a regional basis (Spring 2009?)
First Knockout Stage - 16 teams, Group winner v Group Runner-Up, one leg, on a regional basis (late 2009?)
Quarter/Semi Finals - 8 teams, random draws (late 2009?)
Final - one leg on neutral venue
Fridge46 (talk) 19:30, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
The page seems to indicate that, without stating who will host the playoffs, and the AFC calender only allocate 2 matchdays for the playoffs. But I have a question: If both AFC Cup Finalist comes form the same region (i.e. both from East Asia or both from West Asia)?Frankie goh (talk) 13:44, 22 May 2008 (UTC)
- I have another question: What if
SAFFC/Home United/
Dempo qulify for 2008 AFC Cup Final and win the domestic league, the spot will go to league runner-up or AFC Cup semi-finalist?
