2013 AFC U-22 Asian Cup facts for kids
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 11 - 26 January |
| Teams | 16 |
The 2013 AFC U-22 Asian Cup was an exciting football (soccer) tournament. It was made for young football players who were 22 years old or younger. This competition brought together the best under-22 teams from across Asia. It was held from January 11 to January 26.
About the Tournament
The AFC U-22 Asian Cup is a special event for young football talent. "AFC" stands for the Asian Football Confederation. This group organizes football events in Asia. The tournament helps young players gain experience. It also helps them get ready for bigger international games.
Teams That Competed
Many strong teams from different Asian countries took part in the 2013 tournament. These teams had to play qualifying matches first. Only the best teams made it to the final competition. Here are the teams that qualified:
Iraq (They won Group A in the qualifiers)
United Arab Emirates (They came second in Group A)
Saudi Arabia (They won Group B)
Syria (They came second in Group B)
Iran (They won Group C)
Kuwait (They came second in Group C)
Jordan (They won Group D)
Uzbekistan (They came second in Group D)
North Korea (They won Group F)
China PR (They came second in Group F)
South Korea (They won Group G)
Myanmar (They came second in Group G)
