2014 AFC Challenge Cup

October 2017 AFC Challenge Cup 2014 250px Logo of the 2014 AFC Challenge Cup Maldives 19–30 May 8 2 2 Palestine 1 Philippines Maldives Afghanistan 2013 16 35 PLE Ashraf Nu'man(4 goals) PLE Murad Ismail PLE Ramzi Saleh 2012 The 2014 AFC Challenge Cup was the fifth and the final edition of the AFC Challenge Cup,http://www.the-afc.com/competitions-division/revamp-of-afc-competitions The-AFC.com Asian Football Confederation Revamp of AFC competitions 25 January 2014 an international football competition for Asian Football Confederation (AFC) member nations that are mainly categorized as "emerging countries" in the now defunct Vision Asia programme. It took place in the Maldives from 19 to 30 May 2014.http://www.the-afc.com/sites/default/files/afc_competition_calendar_2014.pdf The-AFC.com Asian Football Confederation AFC Calendar of Competitions 2014 24 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20141022215817/http://www.the-afc.com/sites/default/files/afc_competition_calendar_2014.pdf 22 October 2014 PDF dead The champions, Palestine, qualified to the 2015 AFC Asian Cup.http://www.the-afc.com/sites/default/files/afc_challenge_cup_regulations.pdf AFC Challenge Cup 2014 Regulations Asian Football Confederation 18 November 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20141023004750/http://www.the-afc.com/sites/default/files/afc_challenge_cup_regulations.pdf 23 October 2014 PDF dead Palestine were crowned the victors after winning the final against the Philippines 1–0 after Ashraf Nu'man scored a free kick in the 59th minute. Palestine won the title with a perfect sweep of individual awards. This includes Murad Ismail as the best player, Ramzi Saleh as the best goalkeeper, and Ashraf Nu'man as the top scorer.2014-05-31 Historic football victory provides another global stage for Palestine https://mondoweiss.net/2014/05/football-provides-palestine/ 2024-09-29 Mondoweiss en-US Hosts The AFC decided that an automatic qualification place would be given to the tournament's hosts starting from this edition.http://www.the-afc.com/presidents-cup-2012-tajikistan/tajik-ff-applauded-for-excellent-hosting Tajik FF applauded for excellent hosting The-AFC.com Asian Football Confederation 1 October 2012 25 October 2012 Four countries then expressed interest in bidding to host the tournament; India,http://zeenews.india.com/sports/football/india-to-bid-for-2014-afc-challenge-cup_749937.html India to bid for 2014 AFC Challenge Cup Zee News 9 October 2012 26 October 2012 Maldives,http://www.maldivesoccer.com/s/Maldives-submits-bid-to-host-AFC-Challenge-Cup-4699 Maldives submits bid to host AFC Challenge Cup Ameen Faisal Maldives Soccer 13 October 2012 17 October 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121017005520/http://www.maldivesoccer.com/s/Maldives-submits-bid-to-host-AFC-Challenge-Cup-4699 17 October 2012 dead dmy-all Philippines,http://www.the-afc.com/afc-challenge-cup-2012-philippines/philippines-keen-on-challenge-cup-hosting Philippines keen on Challenge Cup hosting The-AFC.com Asian Football Confederation 17 March 2012 26 October 2012 and Tajikistan.http://www.fft.tj/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1753 ru:ФФТ подала заявку на проведение финала Кубка вызова АФК-2014 FFT.tj Tajikistan Football Federation ru 20 October 2012 25 October 2012 The AFC announced on 13 November 2012 that the Philippines and Maldives were in the final shortlist to host the finals.http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2012/11/13/3523756/indias-afc-challenge-cup-bid-in-doubt-report India's AFC Challenge Cup bid in doubt - report Goal.com 13 November 2012 28 November 2012 17 October 2017 https://web.archive.org/web/20171017043046/http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/136/india/2012/11/13/3523756/indias-afc-challenge-cup-bid-in-doubt-report dead The final decision was taken in the AFC Competitions Committee meeting on 28 November 2012, and the hosting rights were given to the Maldives.http://www.the-afc.com/competitions-division/maldives-to-host-2014-afc-challenge-cup Maldives to host 2014 AFC Challenge Cup The-AFC.com Asian Football Confederation 28 November 2012 The Maldives Ministry of Youth and Sports then claimed that they wanted to host the tournament due to the poor facilities they encountered in the 2012 AFC Challenge Cup which the Maldives qualified and competed in.http://www.maldivesoccer.com/s/Minister-announces-full-support-to-FAM-to-organise-Challenge-Cup-4762 Minister announces full support to FAM to organise Challenge Cup Shimaz Ali Maldive Soccer 29 November 2012 14 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140116072936/http://www.maldivesoccer.com/s/Minister-announces-full-support-to-FAM-to-organise-Challenge-Cup-4762 16 January 2014 dead dmy-all In mid-November 2013, AFC president Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa announced that the Philippines would be the backup hosts "if something goes wrong in Maldives."http://sports.tempo.com.ph/2013/11/afc-rp-ready-to-host-meet/ AFC: RP ready to host meet Tempo Philippines 16 November 2013 2 December 2013 https://archive.today/20131202172703/http://sports.tempo.com.ph/2013/11/afc-rp-ready-to-host-meet/ 2 December 2013 dead dmy-all By 25 November, the AFC proposed - pending the approval of the Executive Committee - to move the tournament from the Maldives to the Philippines if the Maldives do not start the required renovation work by 15 December 2013.http://www.the-afc.com/standing-committee-competitions-division/acl-east-vs-west-final-proposed ACL: East vs West final proposed The-AFC.com Asian Football Confederation 25 November 2013 The AFC then inspected possible venues in Manila and the Philippine Football Federation claimed that they would be ready to host the tournament if given the nod.https://www.spin.ph/sports/football/news/afc-inspects-possible-manila-venues-as-it-weighs-possible-challenge-cup-switch AFC inspects possible Manila venues as it weighs possible Challenge Cup switch Karlo Sacamos Sports Interactive Network Philippines 1 December 2013 2 December 2013 http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/pff-ready-to-host-2014-challenge-cup-should-maldives-fail-to-meet-renovation-deadline PFF ready to host 2014 Challenge Cup should Maldives fail to meet renovation deadline Karl Decena Interaksyon 4 December 2013 16 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131216223254/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/pff-ready-to-host-2014-challenge-cup-should-maldives-fail-to-meet-renovation-deadline 16 December 2013 dead dmy-all Despite this, the Maldives' Ministry of Youth and Sports said they would do everything necessary for the country to host the tournament.http://www.maldivesoccer.com/s/Maldives-will-start-the-work-before-the-deadline--Minister-5237 Maldives will start the work before the deadline – Minister Maldive Soccer Shimaz Ali 26 November 2013 16 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131202121601/http://www.maldivesoccer.com/s/Maldives-will-start-the-work-before-the-deadline--Minister-5237 2 December 2013 dead dmy-all http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/sports/147280 dv:ޗެލެންޖް ކަޕް ބޭއްވުން މި ވަގުތަށް ވަރަށް މުހިންމު: މިނިސްޓަރު Haveeru Maldives dv 3 December 2013 16 December 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20140116040958/http://www.haveeru.com.mv/dhivehi/sports/147280 16 January 2014 dead dmy-all On 7 January 2014, the AFC announced that the Maldives would remain as the host of the 2014 AFC Challenge Cup.http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/2014-challenge-cup-to-remain-in-maldives 2014 Challenge Cup to remain in Maldives Karl Decena InterAksyon 8 January 2014 9 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140109103056/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/2014-challenge-cup-to-remain-in-maldives 9 January 2014 dead dmy-all Venues After the Maldives were given the hosting rights of the tournament, the Maldives' Ministry of Youth and Sports stated that the listed venues below would be used but renovations would be required. Renovations then started in mid-January 2014 and was expected to be completed within 90 days.http://www.maldivesoccer.com/s/Renovation-works-starts-5279 Renovation works starts Shimaz Ali Maldive Soccer 13 January 2014 14 January 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140116073025/http://www.maldivesoccer.com/s/Renovation-works-starts-5279 16 January 2014 dead dmy-all http://www.sun.mv/english/19288 Hithadhoo Zone Stadium development project officially begins Sun Online Maldives 15 January 2014 18 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140305214811/http://www.sun.mv/english/19288 5 March 2014 dead dmy-all In a function on 12 May, the National Stadium was handed over to the Ministry of Youth and Sports and opened by President Abdulla Yameen. The stadium was also re-branded as the 'National Football Stadium'.https://www.sun.mv/english/21926 Renovation of Galolhu National Stadium complete: AMIN Construction Sun Online Maldives 13 May 2014 18 May 2014 http://www.maldivesoccer.com/s/National-Stadium-rebranded-5397 National Stadium re-branded Shimaaz Ali 16 May 2014 18 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140519181446/http://www.maldivesoccer.com/s/National-Stadium-rebranded-5397 19 May 2014 dead dmy-all Another function six days later at the second venue, originally known as the Hithadhoo Zone Stadium, was handed over and inaugurated by former President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. It was also re-branded as the 'Addu Football Stadium'.http://www.sun.mv/english/22059 Zone Stadium rebranded as 'Addu Football Stadium' Sun Online Malidves 18 May 2014 18 May 2014 https://web.archive.org/web/20140519152342/http://www.sun.mv/english/22059 19 May 2014 dead dmy-all Malé, Kaafu Atollcenter Maldives 155 Maldives 4.1753 73.5089 Malé right Maldives 0.6413 73.1580 Addu City rightNational Football Stadium4 10 26.7 N 73 30 47.1 E inline dms type:landmark_scale:3000 Galolhu National StadiumCapacity: 13,000 (renovated)275pxAddu City, Addu AtollAddu Football Stadium0 38 28.68 S 73 8 28.8 E inline dms type:landmark_scale:3000 Addu CityCapacity: 5,000 (renovated) Qualification 2014 AFC Challenge Cup qualification The qualification draw was held on 11 December 2012 in AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.http://www.the-afc.com/afc-challenge-cup-2014/up-for-the-challenge Up for the challenge The-AFC.com Asian Football Confederation 11 December 2012 11 December 2012 The twenty teams involved in the qualification draw were drawn into five groups of four teams. The five group winners plus the two best second-placed teams qualified for the finals. North Korea, the 2010 and 2012 champions, were excluded from participating in the 2014 AFC Challenge Cup. Qualified nations Country Qualified asQualified on Previous appearances in tournament MDV *Hosts Hosts 00 28 November 2012 01 1 (2012) AFG 2013 C1 Group C winner 01 6 March 2013 02 2 (2006, 2008) MYA A1 Group A winner 02 6 March 2013 02 2 (2008, 2010) PLE D1 Group D winner 03 6 March 2013 02 2 (2006, 2012) LAO R1 Best runner-up team 04 21 March 2013 00 0 (debut) KGZ 1992 B1 Group B winner 05 21 March 2013 02 2 (2006, 2010) PHI E1 Group E winner 06 26 March 2013 02 2 (2006, 2012) TKM R1 2nd best runner-up team 07 26 March 2013 03 3 (2008, 2010, 2012) Draw The eight participating teams were drawn into two brackets of the group stage. To prepare for this, the teams were separated into four pots of two teams each based on their performance in the 2012 edition of the tournament with the exception of hosts being placed in Pot 1. The final draw was held at the Paradise Island Resort in the Maldives on 12 February 2014.http://www.the-afc.com/afc-challenge-cup-2014/afc-challenge-cup-draw-date-set AFC Challenge Cup draw date set Asian Football Confederation 7 January 2014http://www.the-afc.com/afc-challenge-cup-2014/afc-challenge-cup-2014-draw AFC Challenge Cup 2014 draw Asian Football Confederation 12 February 2014 Pot 1Pot 2Pot 3Pot 4MDV (hosts) TKMPHI PLEKGZ 1992 AFG 2013LAO MYA Squads 2014 AFC Challenge Cup squads Each team can name a squad of 23 players. Group stage Tie-breaking criteria The teams are ranked according to points (3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie, 0 points for a loss) and tie breakers are in following order: Greater number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned; Goal difference resulting from the group matches between the teams concerned; Greater number of goals scored in the group matches between the teams concerned; Goal difference in all the group matches; Greater number of goals scored in all the group matches; Kicks from the penalty mark if only two teams are involved and they are both on the field of play; Fewer score calculated according to the number of yellow and red cards received in the group matches; (1 point for each yellow card, 3 points for each red card as a consequence of two yellow cards, 3 points for each direct red card, 4 points for each yellow card followed by a direct red card) Drawing of lots. Key to colours in group tablesTop two placed teams advance to the semi-finals All times UTC+5. Group A main WDL Group A Q n PLE PLE MDV MDV H KGZ KGZ 1992 MYA MYA 2 1 0 3 0 1 1 1 4 3 1 0 2 1 3 1 0 2 3 5 #ccffcc A A complete RSSSF 2014 5 19 y 16:00 PLE KGZ 1992 1–0 Abuhabib 90+6 National Football Stadium, Malé 500 Yudai Yamamoto (Japan) Report 2014 5 19 y 21:00 MDV MYA 2–3 Umair 55Ashfaq 90+6 Kyaw Ko Ko 39 90+5Nyein Chan Aung 45+1 National Football Stadium, Malé 8,300 Abdullah Balideh (Qatar) Report 2014 5 21 y 16:00 MYA PLE 0–2 Abuhabib 45+4Nu'man 50 National Football Stadium, Malé 600 Nagor Amir Noor Mohamed (Malaysia) Report 2014 5 21 y 21:00 KGZ 1992 MDV 0–2 Ashfaq 61 71 National Football Stadium, Malé 8,000 Wang Di (China PR) Report 2014 5 23 y 21:00 MDV PLE 0–0 National Football Stadium, Malé 8,300 Yudai Yamamoto (Japan) Report 2014 5 23 y 21:00 KGZ 1992 MYA 1–0 Verevkin 18 Addu Football Stadium, Addu City 300 Ko Hyung-jin (South Korea) Report Group B main WDL Group B Q n PHI PHI AFG AFG 2013 TKM TKM LAO LAO 2 1 0 4 0 1 2 0 3 1 1 0 2 6 6 0 1 2 1 7 #ccffcc A A complete RSSSF 2014 5 20 y 16:00 TKM LAO 5–1 Baýramow 42Durdyýew 50 pen. 85Keodouangdeth 55 o.g.Hojaahmedow 87 Sayavutthi 34 Addu Football Stadium, Addu City 500 Ko Hyung-jin (South Korea) Report 2014 5 20 y 22:00Kickoff delayed from 21:00 due to rain. nb PHI AFG 2013 0–0 Addu Football Stadium, Addu City 500 Valentin Kovalenko (Uzbekistan) Report 2014 5 22 y 16:00 LAO PHI 0–2 Rota 41Reichelt 63 Addu Football Stadium, Addu City 300 Dmitriy Mashentsev (Kyrgyzstan) Report 2014 5 22 y 21:00 AFG 2013 TKM 3–1 Amiri 45+1Hatifi 61Shayesteh 86 Muhadow 64 Addu Football Stadium, Addu City 1,500 Jameel Abdulhusin (Bahrain) Report 2014 5 24 y 16:00 TKM PHI 0–2 P. Younghusband 49Reichelt 73 National Football Stadium, Malé 500 Nagor Amir Noor Mohamed (Malaysia) Report 2014 5 24 y 16:00 AFG 2013 LAO 0–0 Addu Football Stadium, Addu City 600 Valentin Kovalenko (Uzbekistan) Report Knockout stage 27 May PLE 2 AFG 2013 0 27 May PHI 3 MDV 2 30 May PLE 1 PHI 0 29 May AFG 2013 1 (7) MDV 1 (8) Semi-finals 2014 5 27 y 15:30 PLE AFG 2013 2–0 Nu'man 43 pen. 47 National Football Stadium, Malé 500 Ko Hyung-jin (South Korea) Report 2014 5 27 y 21:00 PHI MDV 3–2 yes P. Younghusband 19Lucena 38C. Greatwich 104 Umair 36Abdulla 66 National Football Stadium, Malé 8,300 Abdullah Balideh (Qatar) Report Third place play-off 2014 5 29 y 21:00 AFG 2013 MDV 1–1 yes Karimi 114 Fasir 118 National Football Stadium, Malé 6,500 Dmitriy Mashentsev (Kyrgyzstan) Report Alikhil Zazai Hadid Karimi Faqiryar Sharityar Daudi Sakhizada Shayesteh 7–8Maldives wins third place http://www.maldivesoccer.com/s/Maldives-wins-third-place-5460 Maldives Soccer 29 May 2014 29 May 2014 Mohamed Sajid https://web.archive.org/web/20140530003841/http://www.maldivesoccer.com/s/Maldives-wins-third-place-5460 30 May 2014 dead dmy-all Ashfaq Abdul Ghanee Fasir Rilwan Qasim Rasheed Ali Mohamed Fazeel Final 2014 AFC Challenge Cup final 2014 5 30 y 21:00 PLE PHI 1–0 Nu'man 59 National Football Stadium, Malé 6,300 Valentin Kovalenko (Uzbekistan) Report Winners fb 2014 AFC Challenge Cup champions Palestine First Statistics Player awards Top goalscorer: PLE Ashraf Nu'manhttp://www.the-afc.com/afc-challenge-cup-2014-palestine/palestinians-take-top-individual-awards Palestinians take top individual awards AFC 30 May 2014 Most Valuable Player: PLE Murad Ismail Best goalkeeper: PLE Ramzi Saleh Goalscorers 4 goals PLE Ashraf Nu'man 3 goals MDV Ali Ashfaq 2 goals 22em MDV Mohammad Umair MYA Kyaw Ko Ko PLE Abdelhamid Abuhabib PHI Patrick Reichelt PHI Phil Younghusband TKM Didar Durdyýew 1 goal 22em AFG 2013 Zohib Islam Amiri AFG 2013 Ahmad Hatifi AFG 2013 Hamidullah Karimi AFG 2013 Faysal Shayesteh KGZ 1992 Vladimir Verevkin LAO Khampheng Sayavutthi MDV Assadhulla Abdulla MDV Ali Fasir MYA Nyein Chan Aung PHI Chris Greatwich PHI Jerry Lucena PHI Simone Rota TKM Döwlet Baýramow TKM Bahtiýar Hojaahmedow TKM Süleýman Muhadow Own goal LAO Vathana Keodouangdeth (against Turkmenistan) Team statistics This table shows all team performance. Matches that ended in a penalty shoot out are counted as draws Pos PositionTeamPld PlayedW WonD DrawnL LostGF Goals forGA Goals againstGD Goal differenceReached the knockout stage1PLE541060+62PHI531173+43MDV51227704AFG 20135131440Eliminated in the group stage5TKM31026606MYA310235−27KGZ 1992310213−28LAO301217−6 Notes References 2 External links AFC Challenge Cup, the-AFC.com 2014 Challenge Cup Challenge Cup Category:2014 in Maldivian football 2014 Category:May 2014 sports events in Asia Category:May 2014 in the Maldives 2014