2008 AFC Beach Soccer Championship
2008 AFC Beach Soccer Championship| 2008 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualifiers for (AFC) |
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| Tournament details |
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| Host country |
United Arab Emirates |
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| Dates |
6 May – 10 May 2008 |
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| Teams |
6 (from 1 confederation) |
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| Venue(s) |
1 (in 1 host city) |
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| Final positions |
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| Champions |
 United Arab Emirates (2nd title) |
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| Runners-up |
 Japan |
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| Third place |
 Iran |
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| Fourth place |
 China |
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| Tournament statistics |
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| Matches played |
10 |
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| Goals scored |
63 (6.3 per match) |
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The 2008 AFC Beach Soccer Championship also known as the 2008 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualifiers for (AFC) was the third beach soccer championship for Asia, held in May 2008, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The United Arab Emirates won the championship, with Japan finishing second and Iran winning the third place-play off, to claim third. The three teams moved on to play in the 2008 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Marseille, France from July 17- July 28.[1]
Participating nations
Group stage
Group A
Group B
Knockout stage
Winners
Final standings
References
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Uzbekistan
Philippines