Australia's U-22 team has been drawn in Group E alongside Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, Macau and Timor Leste for the inaugural AFC U-22 Asian Cup 2013 qualifiers.
The tournament will be played from 23 June to 8 July 2012 at a venue to be determined.
FFA Technical Director Han Berger welcomed the result of the draw and the opportunity that a new competition like the AFC U-22 Asian Cup presents Australian football.
“It’s very exciting for us to be a part of this exciting new international competition in Asia.
“The next edition of this tournament will be even more important as it will serve as the qualifiers for the 2016 Brazil Olympic Games.
“This competition is another great opportunity for our players to get valuable experience in an international tournament against quality opposition,” concluded Berger.
AFC U-22 Asian Cup 2013 Qualifiers groups:
Group A: UAE, Iraq, Oman, India, Turkmenistan, Lebanon
Group B: Saudi Arabia, Syria, Pakistan, Palestine, Kyrgyzstan, Sri Lanka
Group C: Bahrain, IR Iran, Tajikistan, Qatar, Kuwait, Maldives
Group D: Uzbekistan, Jordan, Yemen, Bangladesh, Nepal
Group E: Australia, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, Macau, Timor Leste
Group F: DPR Korea, China PR, Thailand, Hong Kong, Laos, Cambodia
Group G: Korea Republic, Vietnam, Malaysia, Myanmar, Chinese Taipei, Philippines
Australia
Joeys to assemble for tournament
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