Jadwal Sepak Bola U 23 Asian Game
The 2018 Asian Games is almost upon us and host country Indonesia is gearing up for the biggest sporting event in Asia. One of the most anticipated events in the games is the U 23 Men’s football category or commonly known as Sepak Bola U 23.
What is the U 23 Men’s football category?
The U 23 Men’s football is a category in the Asian Games where participating countries can send their best players aged 23 and below. This category was first introduced in the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea.
The U 23 Men’s football is considered a significant event in the Asian Games as this is where future football stars are discovered. The last U 23 Men’s football in the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea was won by South Korea after defeating North Korea in the final match.
When and where will the U 23 Men’s football be held?
The U 23 Men’s football category will be held in Indonesia from August 14 to September 1, 2018. The games will be held in two cities, namely Jakarta and Palembang. Jakarta will host the opening and closing ceremonies as well as most of the games. Meanwhile, Palembang will host the aquatic events and football matches.
Which countries will participate in the U 23 Men’s football category?
A total of 26 countries will participate in the U 23 Men’s football category. These countries are Afghanistan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, North Korea, Oman, Palestine, Philippines, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor Leste, and Uzbekistan.
What is the schedule for the U 23 Men’s football category?
The U 23 Men’s football category will begin on August 15 with three group matches. The teams are divided into six groups with the top two teams from each group and four best third-placed teams advancing to the knockout stage. The semi-finals will be held on August 27 and the final match will be held on September 1.
Below is the complete schedule of the U 23 Men’s football category:
Group Stage
- August 15: Group A, B, and C
- August 16: Group D, E, and F
- August 17: Group A, B, and C
- August 18: Group D, E, and F
- August 19: Group A, B, and C
- August 20: Group D, E, and F
Quarter-finals
- August 23: Quarter-final 1 and 2
- August 24: Quarter-final 3 and 4
Semi-finals
- August 27: Semi-final 1 and 2
Finals
- September 1: Bronze medal match and Final
Where can I watch the U 23 Men’s football matches?
The U 23 Men’s football matches will be broadcasted live through various television networks and online streaming platforms. In Indonesia, the matches will be broadcasted live on television networks such as RCTI and iNews TV as well as online streaming platform Vidio.com. International viewers can watch the matches on television networks such as ESPN, Fox Sports, and Star Sports, as well as online streaming platforms such as Hotstar and SonyLiv.
Conclusion
The U 23 Men’s football category in the 2018 Asian Games is one of the most awaited events in the games. With 26 countries participating and many future football stars to be discovered, this category is definitely worth watching. So mark your calendars and make sure to watch the matches live!