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Sponsor Samsung launches Asian Cup app

Samsung Electronics, the official sponsor of the 2011 Asian Cup in Qatar, has launched a tournament-focused mobile application for fans around the world.

The new ‘AFC 2011 Samsung’ Android/Bada OS-based mobile application is downloadable from the android market and the Samsung Apps Store. The app is available on Samsung’s latest smart devices, the Galaxy Tab, Galaxy S, Wave I and Wave II.

The app’s MatchCast service allows users to access real-time performance data on individual players and teams, such as pass accuracy and sprint speed. The service is customisable and also allows users to make direct comparisons between players and teams at the Asian Football Confederation event.

“This is the first time that Samsung has introduced a mobile application specifically designed for a sports event,” said Samsung Electronic vice-president and head of worldwide sports marketing, Gyehyun Kwon.

“With the launch of the AFC 2011 Samsung app, we hope to provide a new standard of football viewing experience to football lovers around the world,” he added.