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2008 AFC Beach Soccer Championship

2008 AFC Beach Soccer Championship
2008 FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup qualifiers for (AFC)
Tournament details
Host country United Arab Emirates
Dates 6–10 May 2008
Teams 6 (from 1 confederation)
Venue(s) 1 (in 1 host city)
Final positions
Champions  United Arab Emirates (2nd title)
Runners-up  Japan
Third place  Iran
Fourth place  China
Tournament statistics
Matches played 10
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.



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