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Bahrain's Sayed Dhia Said (L) challenges Malaysia's Zubir Azmi during their Asian zone group C Olympic qualifier

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:49:00 GMT

Bahrain's Sayed Dhia Said (L) challenges Malaysia's Zubir Azmi during their Asian zone group C qualifying football match for the 2012 Olympics in Manama on February 5, 2012.

Bahrain's Abdulrahman Malud (R) challenges Malaysia's Wan Zack Haikal during their Asian zone Olympic qualifier

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:37:00 GMT

Bahrain's Abdulrahman Malud (R) challenges Malaysia's Wan Zack Haikal during their Asian zone group C qualifying football match for the 2012 Olympics in Manama on February 5, 2012.

Bahrain's Salman Ali challenges Jordan's Khalil Bani Attiyah

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:12:00 GMT

Bahrain's Salman Ali (R) challenges Jordan's Khalil Bani Attiyah during their 2011 Arab Games final football match in the Qatari capital Doha on December 23, 2011. AFP PHOTO/FAYEZ NURELDINE

Qatar's national team coach Sebastiao Lazaroni (R) gestures

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 19:10:00 GMT

Qatar's national team coach Sebastiao Lazaroni (R) gestures during the Bahrain-Qatar 2014 World Cup Asian zone group E qualifying football match in Doha on November 15, 2011. The match ended in a 0-0 draw. AFP PHOTO/KARIM JAAFAR

Bahrain's coach Peter Taylor gestures

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:53:00 GMT

Bahrain's coach Peter Taylor gestures during his team's 2014 World Cup Asian zone group E qualifying football match against Qatar in Doha on November 15, 2011. The match ended in a 0-0 draw. AFP PHOTO/KARIM JAAFAR

Qatar's Hamed Ismail (L) fights for the ball with Bahrain's Fawzi Aaish

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:41:00 GMT

Qatar's Hamed Ismail (L) fights for the ball with Bahrain's Fawzi Aaish during their 2014 World Cup Asian zone group E qualifying football match in Doha on November 15, 2011. The match ended in a 0-0 draw. AFP PHOTO/KARIM JAAFAR

Ibrahim Majed of Qatar is booked by Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:39:00 GMT

Ibrahim Majed of Qatar is booked by Japanese referee Yuichi Nishimura during the Bahrain-Qatar 2014 World Cup Asian zone group E qualifying football match in Doha on November 15, 2011. The match ended in a 0-0 draw. AFP PHOTO/KARIM JAAFAR

Qatari fans cheer their team

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:37:00 GMT

Qatari fans cheer their team during their 2014 World Cup Asian zone group E qualifying football match against Bahrain in Doha on November 15, 2011. The match ended in a 0-0 draw. AFP PHOTO/KARIM JAAFAR

Qatar's Abdulaziz al-Sulaiti (L) competes with Dawud Saad of Bahrain

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:33:00 GMT

Qatar's Abdulaziz al-Sulaiti (L) competes with Dawud Saad of Bahrain during their 2014 World Cup Asian zone group E qualifying football match in Doha on November 15, 2011. The match ended in a 0-0 draw. AFP PHOTO/KARIM JAAFAR

Qatar's Bilal Mohammed (R) competes with Mohammed Hussein of Bahrain

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:29:00 GMT

Qatar's Bilal Mohammed (R) competes with Mohammed Hussein of Bahrain during their 2014 World Cup Asian zone group E qualifying football match in Doha on November 15, 2011. The match ended in a 0-0 draw. AFP PHOTO/KARIM JAAFAR

Qatar's Hussein Ali (R) competes with Abdullah Omar of Bahrain

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:24:00 GMT

Qatar's Hussein Ali (R) competes with Abdullah Omar of Bahrain during their 2014 World Cup Asian zone group E qualifying football match in Doha on November 15, 2011. The match ended in a 0-0 draw. AFP PHOTO/KARIM JAAFAR

Bahrain's goalkeeper Sayed Mohammed Jaafar (C-L) jumps to catch the ball

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:59:00 GMT

Bahrain's goalkeeper Sayed Mohammed Jaafar (C-L) jumps to catch the ball during their 2014 World Cup Asian zone group E qualifying football match against Qatar in Doha on November 15, 2011. AFP PHOTO/KARIM JAAFAR

Bahrain's Hamad al-Anzi (R) heads the ball next to Qatar's Abdulaziz al-Sulaiti

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:56:00 GMT

Bahrain's Hamad al-Anzi (R) heads the ball next to Qatar's Abdulaziz al-Sulaiti during their 2014 World Cup Asian zone group E qualifying football match in Doha on November 15, 2011. AFP PHOTO/KARIM JAAFAR

Qatar's Marcone Amaral (L) challenges Bahrain's Mohammed al-Tayeb

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:47:00 GMT

Qatar's Marcone Amaral (L) challenges Bahrain's Mohammed al-Tayeb during their 2014 World Cup Asian zone group E qualifying football match in Doha on November 15, 2011. AFP PHOTO/KARIM JAAFAR

Qatar's Abdulaziz al-Sulaiti (R) challenges Bahrain's Dawud Saad

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:45:00 GMT

Qatar's Abdulaziz al-Sulaiti (R) challenges Bahrain's Dawud Saad during their 2014 World Cup Asian zone group E qualifying football match in Doha on November 15, 2011.

Qatar's Yunes Ali (L) heads the ball next to Bahrain's Mohammed al-Tayeb

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:41:00 GMT

Qatar's Yunes Ali (L) heads the ball next to Bahrain's Mohammed al-Tayeb during their 2014 World Cup Asian zone group E qualifying football match in Doha on November 15, 2011. AFP PHOTO/KARIM JAAFAR

Supporters hold up the Iranian flag

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:23:00 GMT

Supporters hold up the Iranian flag as they watch their country's match against Bahrain during their FIFA 2014 World Cup qualifying match at the Bahrain National Stadium in Rifaa, south of the capital Manama, on November 11, 2011. The teams drew 1 all. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Supporters hold up the Bahraini flag

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:21:00 GMT

Supporters hold up the Bahraini flag as they watch their country's match against Iran during their FIFA 2014 World Cup qualifying match at the Bahrain National Stadium in Rifaa, south of the capital Manama, on November 11, 2011. The teams drew 1 all. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Iran's Aghily Anvar (5) vies for the ball against Bahrain players

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:14:00 GMT

Iran's Aghily Anvar (5) vies for the ball against Bahrain players during their FIFA 2014 World Cup qualifying match at the Bahrain National Stadium in Rifaa, south of the capital Manama, on November 11, 2011. The teams drew 1 all. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Iran's Mahini (2 R) vies for the ball against Bahrain's Faouzi Aaish (12 R)

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:13:00 GMT

Iran's Mahini (2 R) vies for the ball against Bahrain's Faouzi Aaish (12 R) during their FIFA 2014 World Cup qualifying match at the Bahrain National Stadium in Rifaa, south of the capital Manama, on November 11, 2011. The teams drew 1 all. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Iran's Jabari Kordgeshlaghi (R 16) vies for the ball against Bahrain's Saleh Abdulhameed (5 L)

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:11:00 GMT

Iran's Jabari Kordgeshlaghi (R 16) vies for the ball against Bahrain's Saleh Abdulhameed (5 L) during their FIFA 2014 World Cup qualifying match at the Bahrain National Stadium in Rifaa, south of the capital Manama, on November 11, 2011. The teams drew 1 all. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Iran's Gholamreza (R) vies for the ball against Bahrain's Hussein Ali (L)

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:06:00 GMT

Iran's Gholamreza (R) vies for the ball against Bahrain's Hussein Ali (L) during their FIFA 2014 World Cup qualifying match at the Bahrain National Stadium in Rifaa, south of the capital Manama, on November 11, 2011. The teams drew 1 all. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Iran's Timotian Samarani (L) vies for the ball against Bahrain's Sayed Dhiya Saeed (R)

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:02:00 GMT

Iran's Timotian Samarani (L) vies for the ball against Bahrain's Sayed Dhiya Saeed (R) during their FIFA 2014 World Cup qualifying match at the Bahrain National Stadium in Rifaa, south of the capital Manama, on November 11, 2011. The teams drew 1 all. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Iran's head football coach Carlos Queiroz (L) of Portugal and Bahrain's head coach Peter Taylor

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:46:00 GMT

Iran's head football coach Carlos Queiroz (L) of Portugal and Bahrain's head coach Peter Taylor of the UK pose for a picture together before their teams' practice sessions in Riffa, south of Manama on November 9, 2011, on the eve of their World Cup 2014 qualifier. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Iran and Bahrain players shake hands

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:37:00 GMT

Iran and Bahrain players shake hands during their 2014 World Cup Asian zone qualifying football match at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on October 11, 2011. Iran won 6-0. AFP PHOTO/ATTA KENARE

Rashed

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:35:00 GMT

Rashed al-Huti (C) of Bahrain is consoled by a team mate as he leaves the field after a red card during their 2014 World Cup Asian zone qualifying football match at the Azadi stadium in Tehran on October 11, 2011.AFP PHOTO/ATTA KENARE

Iran's Andranik Teymourian (L) challenges Bahrain's Dawud Saad

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:39:00 GMT

Iran's Andranik Teymourian (L) challenges Bahrain's Dawud Saad during their 2014 World Cup Asian zone qualifying football match at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on October 11, 2011. AFP PHOTO/ATTA KENARE

Iran's Hadi Aghili (R) jumps to head the ball with Bahrain's Hussein Baba

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:37:00 GMT

Iran's Hadi Aghili (R) jumps to head the ball with Bahrain's Hussein Baba during their 2014 World Cup Asian zone qualifying football match at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on October 11, 2011. AFP PHOTO/ATTA KENARE

Iran's Andranik Teymourian (C) advances with the ball past Bahrain's Hamad al-Anzi (R) and Rashed al-Huti

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:26:00 GMT

Iran's Andranik Teymourian (C) advances with the ball past Bahrain's Hamad al-Anzi (R) and Rashed al-Huti during their 2014 World Cup Asian zone qualifying football match at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on October 11, 2011. AFP PHOTO/ATTA KENARE

Iran's Javad Nekounam (L) challenges Bahrain's Hussein Baba

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:20:00 GMT

Iran's Javad Nekounam (L) challenges Bahrain's Hussein Baba during their 2014 World Cup Asian zone qualifying football match at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on October 11, 2011. AFP PHOTO/ATTA KENARE

Iranian players (L-R) Mohammad Khalatbari, Andranik Teymourian and Javad Nekounam celebrate

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:57:00 GMT

Iranian players (L-R) Mohammad Khalatbari, Andranik Teymourian and Javad Nekounam celebrate after scoring a goal against Bahrain during their 2014 World Cup Asian zone qualifying football match at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on October 11, 2011.

Iranian fans cheer for their team

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:53:00 GMT

Iranian fans cheer for their team during their 2014 World Cup Asian zone qualifying football match against Bahrain at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on October 11, 2011.

Iranian players celebrate

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:19:00 GMT

Iranian players celebrate after scoring a goal against Bahrain during their 2014 World Cup Asian zone qualifying football match at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on October 11, 2011.

Iran's Hadi Aghili (C) heads the ball past Bahraini players

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 18:17:00 GMT

Iran's Hadi Aghili (C) heads the ball past Bahraini players during their 2014 World Cup Asian zone qualifying football match at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on October 11, 2011.

Mohamed Salmeen of Bahrain lines up

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 22:09:00 GMT

SAITAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 28: Mohamed Salmeen of Bahrain lines up for national anthems during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier match between Japan and Bahrain at Saitama Stadium on March 28, 2009 in Saitama, Japan. (Photo by Junko Kimura/Getty Images)

Benny Wahyudi of Indonesia challenges Mohamed Ali Mohamed Tayeb Alalawi of Bahrain

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 17:30:00 GMT

Benny Wahyudi (#18) of Indonesia challenges Mohamed Ali Mohamed Tayeb Alalawi (#10) of Bahrain during their FIFA Asian World Cup football qualifier in Jakarta on September 6, 2011. Bahrain defeated Indonesia 2-0. AFP PHOTO / ADEK BERRY

Bahrain player Ismaeel Abdullatif Ismaeel (L) gestures

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:10:00 GMT

Bahrain player Ismaeel Abdullatif Ismaeel (L) gestures after he scored his teams second goal against Indonesia during their FIFA Asian World Cup football qualifier in Jakarta on September 6, 2011. Bahrain led 1-0 at half-time.

Ismaeel Abdullatif Ismaeel (R) of Bahrain scores

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:44:00 GMT

Ismaeel Abdullatif Ismaeel (R) of Bahrain scores for his team as Indonesia Muhammad Robby (L) looks on during their FIFA Asian World Cup football qualifier in Jakarta on September 6, 2011. Bahrain led 1-0 at half-time.

Mohamad Hosain Mohamad Hasan (L) of Bahrain challenges Boas Salossa (R) of Indonesia

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:32:00 GMT

Mohamad Hosain Mohamad Hasan (L) of Bahrain challenges Boas Salossa (R) of Indonesia during their FIFA Asian World Cup football qualifier in Jakarta on September 6, 2011. Bahrain led 1-0 at half-time.

Indonesia's Christian Gonzales (back R) challenges Abdulla Abdulrahman (L), Abdulla Ismael Omar (C)

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:26:00 GMT

Indonesian striker Christian Gonzales (back R) challenges Abdulla Abdulrahman (L) and Abdulla Ismael Omar (C) of Bahrain during their FIFA Asian World Cup football qualifier in Jakarta on September 6, 2011. Bahrain led 1-0 at half-time.

Bahrain players celebrate

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:15:00 GMT

Bahrain players celebrate after scoring a goal against Indonesia during their FIFA Asian World Cup football qualifier in Jakarta on September 6, 2011. Bahrain led 1-0 at half-time.

Bahraini national team players celebrate

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:13:00 GMT

Bahraini national team players celebrate after scoring a goal against the Palestinian team during their 2012 Olympic qualifying football match in the West Bank town of Al-Ram, near Ramallah, on June 23, 2011.

Palestinians Ahmad Salama (L) and Mahmud Sheikh Qassem (R) challenge Mohammed al-Romaihi

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:07:00 GMT

Palestinian team players Ahmad Salama (L) and Mahmud Sheikh Qassem (R) challenge Mohammed al-Romaihi of Bahrain during their 2012 Olympic qualifying football match in the West Bank town of Al-Ram, near Ramallah, on June 23, 2011.

Palestinian Abdulhamid abu Habib (front) challenges Hussein Farhan of Bahrain (back)

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:48:00 GMT

Palestinian team's midfielder Abdulhamid abu Habib (front) challenges Hussein Farhan of Bahrain (back) during their 2012 Olympic qualifying football match in the West Bank town of Al-Ram, near Ramallah, on June 23, 2011.

Korea DPR player Choe Myong Ho and Bahrain Hamad Rakea vie for the ball

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 20:40:03 GMT

Korea DPR player Choe Myong Ho and Bahrain Hamad Rakea vie for the ball during their friendly game held in Manama on January 04, 2011 in prepration to the AFC Asian Cup. AFP PHOTO/Adam JAN

UAE's national team pose for a group picture before the start of their 20th Gulf Cup football match against Bahrain.

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:55:00 GMT

UAE's national team pose for a group picture before the start of their 20th Gulf Cup football match against Bahrain in the southern Yemeni city of Abyan on November 29, 2010. AFP PHOTO/MOHAMMED HUWAIS

Bahrain's Abdullah Marzuq challenges Iraq's Yunes Mahmud

Fri, 26 Nov 2010 18:49:00 GMT

Bahrain's Abdullah Marzuq challenges Iraq's Yunes Mahmud (R) during their 20th Gulf Cup football match in the southern Yemeni city of Aden on November 26, 2010. AFP PHOTO/KARIM SAHIB

Oman's Imad al-Hosni (L) does a backflip after scoring a goal against Bahrain during the Gulf Cup

Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:34:00 GMT

Oman's Imad al-Hosni (L) does a backflip after scoring a goal against Bahrain during their 20th Gulf Cup football match in the southern Yemeni city of Aden on November 23, 2010.

Chinedu Ezimorah of Nigeria is held off by Almannaei and Husain Aldoseri of Bahrain

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:25:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 18: Chinedu Ezimorah of Nigeria is held off by Hesam Almannaei and Husain Aldoseri of Bahrain during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Nigeria and Bahrain on November 18, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Victor Tale of Nigeria is challenged by Salah Mohamed

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:50:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 18: Victor Tale of Nigeria is challenged by Salah Mohamed of Bahrain during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Nigeria and Bahrain at the Umm Suqeim beach on November 18, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Yaqoob Nesuf of Bahrain shoots at Nigeria's goal

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:58:00 GMT

Yaqoob Nesuf of Bahrain shoots at goal during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Nigeria and Bahrain at the Umm Suqeim beach on November 18, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Bartholomew Ibenegbu of Nigeria holds off Ayoob Mubarak of Bahrain

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:57:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 18: Bartholomew Ibenegbu of Nigeria holds off Ayoob Mubarak of Bahrain during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Nigeria and Bahrain on November 18, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Gabriel Agu of Nigeria celebrates with the Nigerian fans

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:56:00 GMT

Gabriel Agu of Nigeria celebrates with the Nigerian fans during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Nigeria and Bahrain at the Umm Suqeim beach on November 18, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Bartholemew Ibenegbu of Nigeria shoots and scores

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:56:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 18: Bartholemew Ibenegbu of Nigeria shoots and scores during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Nigeria and Bahrain at the Umm Suqeim beach on November 18, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Sulieman Usman of Nigeria shoots past Salah Mohamed of Bahrain

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:55:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 18: Sulieman Usman of Nigeria shoots past Salah Mohamed of Bahrain to score during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Nigeria and Bahrain at the Umm Suqeim beach on November 18, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Bartholomew Ibenegbu of Nigeria holds off Ayoob Mubarak and Yaqoob Nesuf of Bahrain

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:54:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 18: Bartholomew Ibenegbu of Nigeria holds off Ayoob Mubarak and Yaqoob Nesuf of Bahrain during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Nigeria and Bahrain on November 18, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Bartholomew Ibenegbu of Nigeria holds off Ayoob Mubarak of Bahrain

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:54:00 GMT

Bartholomew Ibenegbu of Nigeria holds off Ayoob Mubarak of Bahrain during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Nigeria and Bahrain on November 18, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Ebrahim Abdulla of Bahrain gestures during the match with Nigeria

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:53:00 GMT

Ebrahim Abdulla of Bahrain gestures during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Nigeria and Bahrain on November 18, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Suleiman Usman of Nigeria celebrates scoring with Victor Tale

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:51:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 18: Suleiman Usman of Nigeria celebrates scoring with team mate Victor Tale during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Nigeria and Bahrain on November 18, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Suleiman Usman of Nigeria celebrates scoring

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:49:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 18: Suleiman Usman of Nigeria celebrates scoring during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Nigeria and Bahrain on November 18, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Victor Tale (L) of Nigeria is challenged by Ayoob Mubarak of Bahrain

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:23:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 18: Victor Tale (L) of Nigeria is challenged by Ayoob Mubarak of Bahrain during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Nigeria and Bahrain at the Umm Suqeim beach on November 18, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Jonathan Nsoke of Nigeria celebrates

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:18:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 18: Jonathan Nsoke of Nigeria celebrates after scoring during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Nigeria and Bahrain at the Umm Suqeim beach on November 18, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Victor Tale #6 of Nigeria leaps over Salah Mohamed of Bahrain

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:17:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 18: Victor Tale #6 of Nigeria leaps over Salah Mohamed of Bahrain during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Nigeria and Bahrain at the Umm Suqeim beach on November 18, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Victor Tale of Nigeria celebrates

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:16:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 18: Victor Tale of Nigeria celebrates in style with team mate Gabriel Agu after scoring during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Nigeria and Bahrain at the Umm Suqeim beach on November 18, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Coach Gustavo Zloccowick of Bahrain

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:08:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 18: Coach Gustavo Zloccowick of Bahrain looks on during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Nigeria and Bahrain at the Umm Suqeim beach on November 18, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Coach Audu Adamu of Nigeria

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:07:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 18: Coach Audu Adamu of Nigeria looks on during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Nigeria and Bahrain at the Umm Suqeim beach on November 18, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Bruno of Brazil is challenged by Rashed Salem of Bahrain

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:14:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 17: Bruno of Brazil is challenged by Rashed Salem of Bahrain during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Bahrain and Brazil at the Umm Suqeim beach on November 17, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Goalkeeper Salah Mohamed of Bahrain makes a fine save

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:12:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 17: Goalkeeper Salah Mohamed of Bahrain makes a fine save during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Bahrain and Brazil at the Umm Suqeim beach on November 17, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Daniel Souza of Brazil celebrates after scoring

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:11:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 17: Daniel Souza of Brazil celebrates after scoring during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Bahrain and Brazil at the Umm Suqeim beach on November 17, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Goalkeeper Salah Mohamed of Bahrain is beaten

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:09:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 17: Goalkeeper Salah Mohamed of Bahrain is beaten by a thunderbolt from Daniel of Brazil during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Bahrain and Brazil at the Umm Suqeim beach on November 17, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Benjamin of Brazil holds a pennant during the line ups

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:08:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 17: Benjamin of Brazil holds a pennant during the line ups before the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Bahrain and Brazil on November 17, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

The Brazil team line up

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:06:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 17: The Brazil team line up before the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Bahrain and Brazil on November 17, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Daniel Souza and Dino of Brazil celebrate after winning

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:05:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 17: Daniel Souza and Dino of Brazil celebrate after winning the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Bahrain and Brazil on November 17, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Bueno of Brazil celebrates under fireworks after winning

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:02:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 17: Bueno of Brazil celebrates under fireworks after winning the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Bahrain and Brazil on November 17, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Dino of Brazil is challenged by Sadeq Marhoon (7) and Rashed Salem

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:56:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 17: Dino of Brazil is challenged by Sadeq Marhoon (7) and Rashed Salem of Bahrain during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Bahrain and Brazil at the Umm Suqeim beach on November 17, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Dino of Brazil is challenged by Sadeq Marhoon

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:55:00 GMT

Bruno of Brazil scores to make it 4-0

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:53:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 17: Bruno of Brazil scores to make it 4-0 during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Bahrain and Brazil on November 17, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

The Bahrain team line up

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:48:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 17: The Bahrain team line up before the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Bahrain and Brazil on November 17, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Hesam Almannaei of Bahrain passes the ball

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:42:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 17: Hesam Almannaei of Bahrain passes the ball during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Bahrain and Brazil on November 17, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Andre of Brazil has a shot

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:40:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 17: Andre of Brazil has a shot during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Bahrain and Brazil on November 17, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Bueno of Brazil is challenged by Sadeq Marhoon of Bahrain

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:38:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 17: Bueno of Brazil is challenged by Sadeq Marhoon of Bahrain during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Bahrain and Brazil on November 17, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Rashed Salem of Bahrain challenges Bruno of Brazil

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:37:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 17: Rashed Salem of Bahrain challenges Bruno of Brazil during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Bahrain and Brazil on November 17, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Hesam Almannaei of Bahrain looks dejected

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:36:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 17: Hesam Almannaei of Bahrain looks dejected at the end of the first period of the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Bahrain and Brazil on November 17, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Bueno of Brazil celebrates under fireworks after winning

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:32:00 GMT

Bruno of Brazil is challenged by Rashed Salem and goalkeeper Hesam Almannaei

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:24:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 17: Bruno of Brazil is challenged by Rashed Salem and goalkeeper Hesam Almannaei of Bahrain during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Bahrain and Brazil at the Umm Suqeim beach on November 17, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Dino of Brazil is challenged by Sadeq Marhoon (7) and Rashed Salem

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:21:00 GMT

Bruno of Brazil is challenged by Rashed Salem of Bahrain

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:18:00 GMT

Bruno of Brazil celebrates with team mate Andre

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:38:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 17: Bruno of Brazil celebrates with team mate Andre after scoring to make it 4-0 during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Bahrain and Brazil on November 17, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Stephan Leu (L) of Switzerland blocks a shot from Ayoob Mubarak of Bahrain

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:38:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 16: Stephan Leu (L) of Switzerland blocks a shot from Ayoob Mubarak of Bahrain during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Switzerland and Bahrain at the Um Suqaim beach on November 16, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Rashed Salem (R) of Bahrain wins a header

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:37:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 16: Rashed Salem (R) of Bahrain wins a header during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Switzerland and Bahrain at the Um Suqaim beach on November 16, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Ebrahim Abdulla of Bahrain celebrates

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:37:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 16: Ebrahim Abdulla of Bahrain celebrates a goal during the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Switzerland and Bahrain at the Um Suqaim beach on November 16, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Switzerland celebrate

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:17:00 GMT

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 16: Switzerland celebrate their victory in the Group D FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup match between Switzerland and Bahrain at the Um Suqaim beach on November 16, 2009 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mike Hewitt - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Switzerland celebrate their victory

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:15:00 GMT

Switzerland's Stephan Meier falls to the ground

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:53:00 GMT

Switzerland's Stephan Meier falls to the ground as he shoots a goal against Bahrain during the two teams match on November 16, 2009, the first day of FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Dubai. AFP PHOTO/KARIM SAHIB

Chris Killen of the All Whites competes with Abdulla Baba Fatadi of Bahrain

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:08:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Chris Killen of the All Whites competes with Abdulla Baba Fatadi of Bahrain during the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

(L-R) Andrew Boyens and Tim Brown of the All Whites celebrate winning

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:05:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: (L-R) Andrew Boyens and Tim Brown of the All Whites celebrate winning the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

coach Ricki Herbert looks on

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:02:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Head coach Ricki Herbert looks on during the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

Leo Bertos of the All Whites celebrates

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:48:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Leo Bertos of the All Whites celebrates winning the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

Andrew Barron of the All Whites gets tackled by Sayed Mahmood Jala of Bahrain

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:47:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Andrew Barron of the All Whites gets tackled by Sayed Mahmood Jala of Bahrain during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Marty Melville/Getty Images)

Chris Killen of the All Whites kicks the ball in front of Mohamed Ahmed Salmeen captain of Bahrain

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:45:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Chris Killen of the All Whites kicks the ball in front of Mohamed Ahmed Salmeen captain of Bahrain during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Marty Melville/Getty Images)

Ismaeel Abdullatif Ismaeel of Bahrain walks away looking dejected as the All Whites celebrate

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:43:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Ismaeel Abdullatif Ismaeel of Bahrain walks away looking dejected as the All Whites celebrate winning the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifing match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

Tim Brown of the All Whites takes a pass

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:42:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Tim Brown of the All Whites takes a pass during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Marty Melville/Getty Images)

Chris Wood of the All Whites celebrates

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:40:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Chris Wood of the All Whites celebrates winning the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Marty Melville/Getty Images)

Head coach Ricki Herbert is photographed

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:39:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Head coach Ricki Herbert is photographed after winning the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

Rory Fallon of the All Whites celebrates

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:38:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Rory Fallon of the All Whites celebrates scoring during the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifing match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

Sayed Mohamed Adan of Bahrain shows his disappointment after losing to New Zealand

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:38:00 GMT

Sayed Mohamed Adan of Bahrain shows his disappointment after losing the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifing match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.

Rory Fallon of the All Whites celebrates

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:37:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Rory Fallon of the All Whites celebrates scoring during the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

The All Whites celebrate

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:37:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: The All Whites celebrate winning the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Marty Melville/Getty Images)

The All Whites celebrate

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:35:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: The All Whites celebrate their win in the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Marty Melville/Getty Images)

The All Whites celebrate

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:34:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: The All Whites celebrate winning the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

The All Whites celebrate

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:33:00 GMT

Mark Paston of the All Whites celebrates

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:32:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Mark Paston of the All Whites celebrates winning the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Marty Melville/Getty Images)

Abulla Baba Fatadi (L) of Bahrain goes for the high ball with Ivan Vicelich of New Zealand

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:31:00 GMT

Abulla Baba Fatadi (L) of Bahrain goes for the high ball with Ivan Vicelich of New Zealand during their football 2010 World Cup qualifying match in Wellington on November 14, 2009. A goal by Rory Fallon just before half-time and some fine goalkeeping by Mark Paston secured New Zealand's ticket to the 2010 World Cup as they squeezed past Bahrain 1-0. AFP PHOTO / Brendon O'HAGAN

New Zealand players celebrate

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:30:00 GMT

New Zealand players celebrate their victory in the football 2010 World Cup qualifying match between New Zealand and Bahrain in Wellington on November 14, 2009. A goal by Rory Fallon just before half-time and some fine goalkeeping by Mark Paston secured New Zealand's ticket to the 2010 World Cup as they squeezed past Bahrain 1-0. AFP PHOTO / Brendon O'HAGAN

Sayed Mohamed Adan of Bahrain shows his disappointment

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:29:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Sayed Mohamed Adan of Bahrain shows his disappointment after losing the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifing match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

Tim Brown of the All Whites gets tackled by Sayed Mahmood Jala of Bahrain

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:28:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Tim Brown of the All Whites gets tackled by Sayed Mahmood Jala of Bahrain during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Marty Melville/Getty Images)

Rory Fallon of the All Whites celebrates

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:26:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Rory Fallon of the All Whites celebrates their win during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Marty Melville/Getty Images)

(L-R) Husain Ali Hassan of Bahrain, Shane Smeltz of the All Whites and Sayed Mohamed Jaffar of Bahrain wait for a free kick

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:25:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: (L-R) Husain Ali Hassan of Bahrain, Shane Smeltz of the All Whites and Sayed Mohamed Jaffar of Bahrain wait for a free kick during the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

Rory Fallon of the All Whites jumps for the ball with Sayed Mohamed Adnan and Faouzi Mubarak Aaish of Bahrain

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:24:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Rory Fallon of the All Whites jumps for the ball with Sayed Mohamed Adnan and Faouzi Mubarak Aaish of Bahrain during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Marty Melville/Getty Images)

Abdulla Baba Fatadi of Bahrain attacks past Tim Brown of the All Whites

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:23:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Abdulla Baba Fatadi of Bahrain attacks past Tim Brown of the All Whites during the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

New Zealand's Chris Wood celebrates

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:22:00 GMT

New Zealand's Chris Wood celebrates after their victory in the football 2010 World Cup qualifying match between New Zealand and Bahrain in Wellington on November 14, 2009. A goal by Rory Fallon just before half-time and some fine goalkeeping by Mark Paston secured New Zealand's ticket to the 2010 World Cup as they squeezed past Bahrain 1-0. AFP PHOTO / Brendon O'HAGAN

New Zealand's Rory Fallon (R) clashes with Bahrain's Sayed Mohamed Adrain

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:21:00 GMT

New Zealand's Rory Fallon (R) clashes with Bahrain's Sayed Mohamed Adrain during their football 2010 World Cup qualifying match in Wellington on November 14, 2009. A goal by Rory Fallon just before half-time and some fine goalkeeping by Mark Paston secured New Zealand's ticket to the 2010 World Cup as they squeezed past Bahrain 1-0. AFP PHOTO / Brendon O'HAGAN

Jaycee John Okwunwanne of Bahrain gets tackled by Ryan Nelsen captain of the All Whites

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:20:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Jaycee John Okwunwanne of Bahrain gets tackled by Ryan Nelsen captain of the All Whites gets tackled by of Bahrain during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Marty Melville/Getty Images)

Andrew Boyens of the All Whites celebrates

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:19:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Andrew Boyens of the All Whites celebrates their win during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Marty Melville/Getty Images)

Chris Killen of the All Whites competes with Abdulla Baba Fatadi of Bahrain

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:17:00 GMT

Ryan Nelsen of the All Whites celebrates

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:16:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Ryan Nelsen of the All Whites celebrates winning the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

Chris Killen of the All Whites jumps for the ball with Sayed Mahmood Jala of Bahrain

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:16:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Chris Killen of the All Whites jumps for the ball with Sayed Mahmood Jala of Bahrain during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Marty Melville/Getty Images)

Bahrain's Abdulla Baba Fatadi reacts

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:15:00 GMT

Bahrain's Abdulla Baba Fatadi reacts to a linesman call against New Zealand during their football 2010 World Cup qualifying match in Wellington on November 14, 2009. A goal by Rory Fallon just before half-time and some fine goalkeeping by Mark Paston secured New Zealand's ticket to the 2010 World Cup as they squeezed past Bahrain 1-0. AFP PHOTO / Brendon O'HAGAN

The All Whites celebrate

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:14:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: The All Whites celebrate their win during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Marty Melville/Getty Images)

Mark Paston keeper for the All Whites makes a save

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:13:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Mark Paston keeper for the All Whites makes a save during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Marty Melville/Getty Images)

Tim Brown of the All Whites celebrates their win

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:13:00 GMT

Tim Brown of the All Whites celebrates their win during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.

Ricki Herbert of the All Whites gives instruction to his team

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:12:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Ricki Herbert of the All Whites gives instruction to his team during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Marty Melville/Getty Images)

Ryan Nelsen of the All Whites celebrates

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:11:00 GMT

Abdulla Baba Fatadi of Bahrain attacks

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:58:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Abdulla Baba Fatadi of Bahrain attacks during the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Johnston/Getty Images)

Andy Barron of the All Whites gets tackled by Sayed Mahmood Jala of Bahrain

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:57:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Andy Barron of the All Whites gets tackled by Sayed Mahmood Jala of Bahrain during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Marty Melville/Getty Images)

Ryan Nelsen captain of the All Whites celebrates

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:55:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Ryan Nelsen captain of the All Whites celebrates their win during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Marty Melville/Getty Images)

New Zealand's Ivan Vicalich (L) celebrates at the end of the game as Bahrain's Ismaeel Abdullatif Ismaeel (R) looks dejected

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:51:00 GMT

New Zealand's Ivan Vicalich (L) celebrates at the end of the game as Bahrain's Ismaeel Abdullatif Ismaeel (R) looks dejected during their football 2010 World Cup qualifying match in Wellington on November 14, 2009. A goal by Rory Fallon just before half-time and some fine goalkeeping by Mark Paston secured New Zealand's ticket to the 2010 World Cup as they squeezed past Bahrain 1-0. AFP PHOTO / Brendon O'HAGAN

Ismaeel Abdullatif Ismaeel of Bahrain reacts after his penalty shot at goal was stopped

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:27:00 GMT

Ismaeel Abdullatif Ismaeel of Bahrain reacts after his penalty shot at goal was stopped by the New Zealand keeper during their football 2010 World Cup qualifying match in Wellington on November 14, 2009. A goal by Rory Fallon just before half-time and some fine goalkeeping by Mark Paston secured New Zealand's ticket to the 2010 World Cup as they squeezed past Bahrain 1-0.

Sayed Mohamed Jaffar of Bahrain eyes the ball against New Zealand

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:21:00 GMT

Sayed Mohamed Jaffar of Bahrain eyes the ball against New Zealand during their football 2010 World Cup qualifying match in Wellington on November 14, 2009. A goal by Rory Fallon just before half-time and some fine goalkeeping by Mark Paston secured New Zealand's ticket to the 2010 World Cup as they squeezed past Bahrain 1-0.

Ryan Nelsen of the All Whites(R)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:17:00 GMT

Ryan Nelsen of the All Whites directs play the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.

Tim Brown and Andrew Boyens of the All Whites celebrates their win

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:10:00 GMT

Tim Brown and Andrew Boyens of the All Whites celebrates their win during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.

New Zealand's Tim Brown (L) helps teammate Rory Fallon (2nd L) head the ball

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:18:00 GMT

New Zealand's Tim Brown (L) helps teammate Rory Fallon (2nd L) head the ball past Bahrain's Sayed Mohamed Adrian (R) to score the team's first goal during the football 2010 World Cup qualifying match between New Zealand and Bahrain in Wellington on November 14, 2009. Footballing minnows Bahrain were bidding to become the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup against New Zealand in the make-or-break qualifier.

Rory Fallon of the All Whites celebrates scoring

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:52:00 GMT

Rory Fallon of the All Whites celebrates scoring during the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifing match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.

Rory Fallon of the All Whites celebrates scoring the opening goal

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:44:00 GMT

Rory Fallon of the All Whites celebrates scoring during the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.

Rory Fallon of New Zealand (C) celebrates after scoring the team's first goal

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:36:00 GMT

Rory Fallon of New Zealand (C) celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the football 2010 World Cup qualifying match between New Zealand and Bahrain in Wellington on November 14, 2009. Footballing minnows Bahrain were bidding to become the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup against New Zealand in the make-or-break qualifier.

Faouzi Mubarak Aaish of Bahrain heads the ball

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:32:00 GMT

Faouzi Mubarak Aaish of Bahrain heads the ball during the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.

Rory Fallon of the All Whites celebrates scoring

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:27:00 GMT

Rory Fallon of the All Whites celebrates scoring during the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.

Rory Fallon of the All Whites is tackled by Sayed Mohamed Adnan of Bahrain

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:24:00 GMT

WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 14: Rory Fallon of the All Whites is tackled by Sayed Mohamed Adnan of Bahrain during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Marty Melville/Getty Images)

Rory Fallon of the All Whites celebrates his goal

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:19:00 GMT

Rory Fallon of the All Whites celebrates his goal during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.

Ricki Herbert (R) head coach of the All Whites welcomes members of the 1982 All Whites team

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:06:00 GMT

Ricki Herbert (R) head coach of the All Whites welcomes members of the 1982 All White team during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.

Michael McGlinchey of the All Whites warms up

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:46:00 GMT

Michael McGlinchey of the All Whites warms up during a New Zealand All Whites training session at Endeavour Park on November 11, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.

All Whites fans enjoy the atmosphere

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:44:00 GMT

All Whites fans enjoy the atmosphere prior to the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.

Ricki Herbert (R) head coach of the All Whites welcomes members of the 1982 squad

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:35:00 GMT

Milan Macala head coach of Bahrain walks out onto the field

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:29:00 GMT

Milan Macala head coach of Bahrain walks out onto the field for the warm up during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier match between New Zealand and Bahrain at Westpac Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Wellington, New Zealand.

A Bahrain supporter speaks on his mobile phone

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:22:00 GMT

A Bahrain supporter speaks on his mobile phone before the start of the football 2010 World Cup qualifying match between New Zealand and Bahrain in Wellington on November 14, 2009. Footballing minnows Bahrain are bidding to become the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup when they take on New Zealand in a make-or-break qualifier.

Jaycee John (L) of Bahrain fends off a challenge by Ivan Vicelich (R) of New Zealand

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:14:00 GMT

MANAMA, BAHRAIN - OCTOBER 10: Jaycee John (L) of Bahrain fends off a challenge by Ivan Vicelich (R) of New Zealand during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifying match between Bahrain and New Zealand at Bahrain National Stadium on October 10, 2009 in Manama, Bahrain. (Photo by World Sport Group/Getty Images)

Shane Smeltz of New Zealand fends off Husain Ali (R) of Bahrain challenges for the ball

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:13:00 GMT

MANAMA, BAHRAIN - OCTOBER 10: Shane Smeltz of New Zealand fends off Husain Ali (R) of Bahrain challenges for the ball during the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifying match between Bahrain and New Zealand at Bahrain National Stadium on October 10, 2009 in Manama, Bahrain. (Photo by World Sport Group/Getty Images)

Bahrain's Fawzi Aaish screams at the end of his team's playoff match against New Zealand.

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:16:00 GMT

Bahrain's Fawzi Aaish screams at the end of his team's 2010 World Cup qualifying football match against New Zealand in Manama on October 10, 2009. The match ended in a 0-0 draw. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

New Zealand's Chris Wood (C) and Ben Sigmund (L) fight for the ball with Ismail Abdel Latif (R) of Bahrain.

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:13:00 GMT

New Zealand's Chris Wood (C) and Ben Sigmund (L) fight for the ball with Ismail Abdel Latif (R) of Bahrain during their 2010 World Cup qualifying football match in Manama on October 10, 2009. AFP PHOTO/MARWAN NAAMANI

Bahrain's Sayed Mohammed Adnan (front) jumps for the ball with Chris Killen of New Zealand.

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:11:00 GMT

Bahrain's Sayed Mohammed Adnan (front) jumps for the ball with Chris Killen of New Zealand during their 2010 World Cup qualifying football match in Manama on October 10, 2009. AFP PHOTO/MARWAN NAAMANI

New Zealand's Chris Wood (L-up) and Chris Killen (L) jump for the ball with Hussein Ali Mohammed of Bahrain.

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:08:00 GMT

New Zealand's Chris Wood (L-up) and Chris Killen (L) jump for the ball with Hussein Ali Mohammed of Bahrain during their 2010 World Cup qualifying football match in Manama on October 10, 2009. AFP PHOTO/MARWAN NAAMANI

Jauce John Okwunwanne (C) of Bahrain vies for the ball with Tony Lochjead (L) and Ivan Vicelich of N

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:46:00 GMT

Jauce John Okwunwanne (C) of Bahrain vies for the ball with Tony Lochjead (L) and Ivan Vicelich of New Zealand during their World Cup 2010 qualifying football match in Manama on October 10, 2009. AFP PHOTO/MARWAN NAAMANI

Saudi goal keeper Walid Abdallah reacts at the end of the 2010 World Cup Asian qualifying playoff soccer match against Bahrain

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:33:00 GMT

Saudi goal keeper Walid Abdallah reacts at the end of the 2010 World Cup Asian qualifying playoff soccer match against Bahrain at King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, on September 9, 2009. Bahrain stayed on course for a maiden World Cup berth after edging out neighbours Saudi Arabia on the away-goals rule following a 2-2 draw in a heart-stopping second-leg of the Asian Zone World Cup qualifying play-off. Bahrain, will now clash with Oceania champions New Zealand in another play-off for a place in the finals in South Africa. AFP PHOTO/STR

Saudi Arabia's Osama Hawsawi (R) fights for the ball with Bahrain's Ismail Abdul Latif during their 2010 World Cup Asian qualifying playoff football match

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:27:00 GMT

Saudi Arabia's Osama Hawsawi (R) fights for the ball with Bahrain's Ismail Abdul Latif during their 2010 World Cup Asian qualifying playoff football match at King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, on September 9, 2009. Bahrain stayed on course for a maiden World Cup berth after edging out neighbours Saudi Arabia on the away-goals rule following a 2-2 draw in a heart-stopping second-leg of the Asian Zone World Cup qualifying play-off. Bahrain, will now clash with Oceania champions New Zealand in another play-off for a place in the finals in South Africa. AFP PHOTO/STR

Bahraini player Jaycee Okwunwanne jubilates at the end of their 2010 World Cup Asian qualifying playoff football match against Saudi Arabia

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:22:00 GMT

Bahraini player Jaycee Okwunwanne jubilates at the end of their 2010 World Cup Asian qualifying playoff football match against Saudi Arabia at King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, on September 9, 2009. Bahrain stayed on course for a maiden World Cup berth after edging out neighbours Saudi Arabia on the away-goals rule following a 2-2 draw in a heart-stopping second-leg of the Asian Zone World Cup qualifying play-off. Bahrain, will now clash with Oceania champions New Zealand in another play-off for a place in the finals in South Africa. AFP PHOTO/STR

Dejected Saudi player Nasser al-Shamrani sits on the pitch at the end the 2010 World Cup Asian qualifying playoff football match against Bahrain

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:17:00 GMT

Dejected Saudi player Nasser al-Shamrani sits on the pitch at the end the 2010 World Cup Asian qualifying playoff football match against Bahrain at King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, on September 9, 2009. Bahrain stayed on course for a maiden World Cup berth after edging out neighbours Saudi Arabia on the away-goals rule following a 2-2 draw in a heart-stopping second-leg of the Asian Zone World Cup qualifying play-off. Bahrain, will now clash with Oceania champions New Zealand in another play-off for a place in the finals in South Africa. AFP PHOTO/STR

Saudi Arabia's Nasser al-Shamrani escapes a tackle from a Bahraini player during their 2010 World Cup Asian qualifying playoff football match at King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:12:00 GMT

Saudi Arabia's Nasser al-Shamrani escapes a tackle from a Bahraini player during their 2010 World Cup Asian qualifying playoff football match at King Fahd Stadium in Riyadh, on September 09, 2009. Bahrain stayed on course for a maiden World Cup berth after edging out neighbours Saudi Arabia on the away-goals rule following a 2-2 draw in a heart-stopping second-leg of the Asian Zone World Cup qualifying play-off. Bahrain, will now clash with Oceania champions New Zealand in another play-off for a place in the finals in South Africa. AFP PHOTO/STR

Bahraini player Abdullah Isamil Omar (R) vies with Yasser al-Ghatai (L) of Saudi Arabia

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 21:09:00 GMT

Bahraini player Abdullah Isamil Omar (R) vies with Yasser al-Ghatai (L) of Saudi during their 2010 World Cup qualifying group football match in Manama on September 5, 2009. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Bahraini player Sayed Mahmud Jalal (R) vies with Yasser al-Ghatai (L) of Saudi Arabia

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 21:06:00 GMT

Bahraini player Sayed Mahmud Jalal (R) vies with Yasser al-Ghatai (L) of Saudi during their 2010 World Cup qualifying group football match in Manama on September 5, 2009. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Bahraini player Abdullah Isamil Baba (L) vies with Saudi Abdullah Mohammed (L)

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 21:04:00 GMT

Bahraini player Abdullah Isamil Baba (L) vies with Saudi Abdullah Mohammed (L) during their 2010 World Cup qualifying group football match in Manama on September 5, 2009. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Australia's Jason Culina shoots on goal against Bahrain.

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:20:00 GMT

Australia's Jason Culina shoots on goal against Bahrain in Sydney on June 10, 2009. The Socceroos have already booked a spot at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after a scoreless draw with Qatar in Doha on June 6. AFP PHOTO/GREG WOOD

Australia's Luke Wilkshire gestures to fans

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:01:00 GMT

Australia's Luke Wilkshire gestures to fans after his team's 2-0 win in the World Cup Asian football qualifier against Bahrain in Sydney on June 10, 2009. The Socceroos had already booked a spot at next year's World Cup in South Africa after a scoreless draw with Qatar in Doha on June 6. AFP PHOTO/GREG WOOD

Australian captain Mark Schwarzer applauds the crowd

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Australian captain Mark Schwarzer applauds the crowd after his team's 2-0 win in the World Cup Asian football qualifier against Bahrain in Sydney on June 10, 2009. The Socceroos had already booked a spot at next year's World Cup in South Africa after a scoreless draw with Qatar in Doha on June 6. AFP PHOTO/GREG WOOD

Australia's Harry Kewell (C) congratulates team mate Mile Sterjovski after he scored

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:42:00 GMT

Australia's Harry Kewell (C) congratulates team mate Mile Sterjovski after he scored the first goal during their World Cup Asian football qualifier against Bahrain in Sydney on June 10, 2009. The Socceroos have already booked a spot at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after a scoreless draw with Qatar in Doha on June 6. AFP PHOTO/GREG WOOD

Bahrain's Aish Fauzi (R) leads Australia's Luke Wilkshire (L) in the race for the ball

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:40:00 GMT

Bahrain's Aish Fauzi (R) leads Australia's Luke Wilkshire (L) in the race for the ball during their 2010 World Cup Asian football qualifier match in Sydney on June 10, 2009. Group A leaders Australia, who have already booked a spot at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, won the match 2-0. AFP PHOTO/GREG WOOD

Bahrain's Salmeen Mohammed (C) heads towards goal

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:38:00 GMT

Bahrain's Salmeen Mohammed (C) heads towards goal during their 2010 World Cup Asian football qualifier match against Australia in Sydney on June 10, 2009. Group A leaders Australia, who have already booked a spot at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, won the match 2-0. AFP PHOTO/GREG WOOD

Australia's Jason Culina shoots on goal

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:37:00 GMT

Australia's Jason Culina shoots on goal during their World Cup Asian football qualifier against Bahrain in Sydney on June 10, 2009. The Socceroos have already booked a spot at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after a scoreless draw with Qatar in Doha on June 6. AFP PHOTO/GREG WOOD

Australia's Harry Kewell (C) congratulates team mate Mile Sterjovski (2nd-L) after he scored

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:45:00 GMT

Australia's Harry Kewell (C) congratulates team mate Mile Sterjovski (2nd-L) after he scored the first goal during their World Cup Asian football qualifier against Bahrain in Sydney on June 10, 2009. The Socceroos have already booked a spot at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after a scoreless draw with Qatar in Doha on June 6. AFP PHOTO/GREG WOOD

Australia's Harry Kewell (R) passes the ball

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:42:00 GMT

Australia's Harry Kewell (R) passes the ball to teammate Mile Sterjovski (not pictured) who scores the first goal during their World Cup Asian football qualifier against Bahrain in Sydney on June 10, 2009. The Socceroos have already booked a spot at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after a scoreless draw with Qatar in Doha on June 6. AFP PHOTO / Greg WOOD

Australia's Harry Kewell clears the ball

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:14:00 GMT

Australia's Harry Kewell clears the ball during their World Cup Asian football qualifier against Bahrain in Sydney on June 10, 2009. The half-times score was 0-0. The Socceroos have already booked a spot at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after a scoreless draw with Qatar in Doha on June 6. AFP PHOTO/GREG WOOD

Australia's Scott McDonald (C) makes a clearing header

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:10:00 GMT

Australia's Scott McDonald (C) makes a clearing header during their World Cup Asian football qualifier against Bahrain in Sydney on June 10, 2009. At half-time the match was scoreless. AFP PHOTO / Greg WOOD

Bahrain's Salman Isa prepares to shoot on goal

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:09:00 GMT

Bahrain's Salman Isa prepares to shoot on goal during their World Cup Asian football qualifier against Australia in Sydney on June 10, 2009. The half-time score was 0-0. The Socceroos have already booked a spot at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after a scoreless draw with Qatar in Doha on June 6. AFP PHOTO/GREG WOOD

Australia's Mark Milligan (R) gestures as he speaks with referee Abdullah al-Hilali (C)

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:02:00 GMT

Australia's Mark Milligan (R) gestures as he speaks with referee Abdullah al-Hilali (C) during their 2010 World Cup Asian football qualifier against Bahrain in Sydney on June 10, 2009. At half-time the game was scoreless. AFP PHOTO / Greg WOOD

Australia's Mark Milligan (R) traps the ball

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:32:00 GMT

Australia's Mark Milligan (R) traps the ball during a World Cup Asian football qualifier match against Bahrain in Sydney on June 10, 2009. The Socceroos have already booked a spot at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after a scoreless draw with Qatar in Doha on June 6. AFP PHOTO/GREG WOOD

Australia's Harry Kewell (C) arranges his defence

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:31:00 GMT

Australia's Harry Kewell (C) arranges his defence during their World Cup Asian football qualifier against Bahrain in Sydney on June 10, 2009. The Socceroos have already booked a spot at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after a scoreless draw with Qatar in Doha on June 6. AFP PHOTO/GREG WOOD

Australian captain Mark Schwarzer (R) leads his side out

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:28:00 GMT

Australian captain Mark Schwarzer (R) leads his side out prior to the start of their World Cup Asian football qualifier against Bahrain in Sydney on June 10, 2009. The Socceroos have already booked a spot at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa after a scoreless draw with Qatar in Doha on June 6. AFP PHOTO / Greg WOOD

Bruno Metsu, Qatar's French coach

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:47:00 GMT

Bruno Metsu, Qatar's French coach, attends his team's 2010 World Cup Asian zone group 1 qualifying football match against Bahrain in Rifaa, just outside Manama, on April 1, 2009. Bahrain won the match 1-0. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Qatar's Sebastian Soria (C) runs for the ball past Bahrain's Sayed Mohammed Adnan (R) and Fawzi Aish (L)

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:37:00 GMT

Qatar's Sebastian Soria (C) runs for the ball past Bahrain's Sayed Mohammed Adnan (R) and Fawzi Aish (L) during their 2010 World Cup Asian zone group 1 qualifying football match in Rifaa, just outside Manama, on April 1, 2009. Bahrain won the match 1-0. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Bahrain's Fawzi Aish (R) looks at Qatar's Sebastian Soria as he prepares to kick the ball

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:37:00 GMT

Bahrain's Fawzi Aish (R) looks at Qatar's Sebastian Soria as he prepares to kick the ball during their 2010 World Cup Asian zone group 1 qualifying football match in Rifaa, just outside Manama, on April 1, 2009. Bahrain won the match 1-0. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Bahrain's Sayed Mohammed Adnan (L) tackles Qatar's Ali Yahia

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:29:00 GMT

Bahrain's Sayed Mohammed Adnan (L) tackles Qatar's Ali Yahia during their 2010 World Cup Asian zone group 1 qualifying football match in Rifaa, just outside Manama, on April 1, 2009. Bahrain won the match 1-0. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Qatar's Khalfan Ibrahim and Bahrain's Mohammed Salmin (R) run for the ball

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:26:00 GMT

Qatar's Khalfan Ibrahim and Bahrain's Mohammed Salmin (R) run for the ball during their 2010 World Cup Asian zone group 1 qualifying football match in Rifaa, just outside Manama, on April 1, 2009. Bahrain won the match 1-0. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Japan's midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (C) celebrates

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:14:00 GMT

Japan's midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (C) celebrates his goal during the second half of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian final qualifiers Group A match against Bahrain at the Saitama Stadium 2002 on March 28, 2009. Japan beat Bahrain 1-0. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA

Japan's midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (C) is congratulated by midfielder Yasuhito Endo (R)

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 14:13:00 GMT

Japan's midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (C) is congratulated by midfielder Yasuhito Endo (R) on his goal during the second half of their 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian final qualifiers Group A match against Bahrain in the Saitama stadium 2002, on March 28, 2009. Japan beat Bahrain 1-0. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA

Japanese forward Yoshito Okubo (L) carries the ball after Japan scored as Bahrain goalkeeper Sayed Mohamed Jaafar (R) looks on

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:35:00 GMT

Japanese forward Yoshito Okubo (L) carries the ball after Japan scored as Bahrain goalkeeper Sayed Mohamed Jaafar (R) looks on during their 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian final qualifiers Group A football match at the Saitama stadium 2002 on March 28, 2009. Japan beat Bahrain 1-0. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA

Japanese midfielder Makoto Hasebe (L) and defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (R) look at the ball

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:32:00 GMT

Japanese midfielder Makoto Hasebe (L) and defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (R) look at the ball during their 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian final qualifiers Group A football match against Bahrain at the Saitama stadium 2002 on March 28, 2009. Japan beat Bahrain 1-0. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA

Bahrain midfielder Abdulla Fatadi (R) is fouled by Japanese forward Tatsuya Tanaka (L) and midfielder Yasuhito Endo

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:31:00 GMT

Bahrain midfielder Abdulla Fatadi (R) is fouled by Japanese forward Tatsuya Tanaka (L) and midfielder Yasuhito Endo (C) during their 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian final qualifiers Group A football match at the Saitama stadium 2002 on March 28, 2009. Japan beat Bahrain 1-0. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA

Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (R) fights for the ball with Bahrain midfielder Abdulla Fatadi

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:30:00 GMT

Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (R) fights for the ball with Bahrain midfielder Abdulla Fatadi (L) during their 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian final qualifiers Group A football match at the Saitama stadium 2002 on March 28, 2009. Japan beat Bahrain 1-0. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA

Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (C) passes the ball toward forward Keiji Tamada (L) while Bahrain captain and midfielder Mohamed Salmeen (R) looks on

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:26:00 GMT

Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (C) passes the ball toward forward Keiji Tamada (L) while Bahrain captain and midfielder Mohamed Salmeen (R) looks on during their 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian final qualifiers Group A football match at the Saitama stadium 2002 on March 28, 2009. Japan beat Bahrain 1-0. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA

Bahrain defender Salman Isa (R) fights for the ball with Japan midfielder Makoto Hasebe (C) and defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:25:00 GMT

Bahrain defender Salman Isa (R) fights for the ball with Japan midfielder Makoto Hasebe (C) and defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (L) during their 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian final qualifiers Group A football match at the Saitama stadium 2002 on March 28, 2009. Japan beat Bahrain 1-0. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA

Japanese forward Yoshito Okubo (R) kicks the ball beside Bahrain defender Mohamed Hubail

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:18:00 GMT

Japanese forward Yoshito Okubo (R) kicks the ball beside Bahrain defender Mohamed Hubail (L) during their 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian final qualifiers Group A football match at the Saitama stadium 2002 on March 28, 2009. Japan beat Bahrain 1-0. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA

Japan's starting squad poses for a photo session

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 13:17:00 GMT

Japan's starting squad poses for a photo session prior to their 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian final qualifiers Group A match against Bahrain at the Saitama stadium 2002 on March 28, 2009. Japan beat Bahrain 1-0. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA

Japan's midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (L) shoots to score Japan's first goal as midfielder Yasuhito Endo (R) looks on during their 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Asia Group 1 qualifier against Bahrain at the Saitama 2002 stadium on 28, March, 2009. Japan won the mat

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:26:00 GMT

Japan's midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (L) shoots to score Japan's first goal as midfielder Yasuhito Endo (R) looks on during their 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Asia Group 1 qualifier against Bahrain at the Saitama 2002 stadium on 28, March, 2009. Japan won the match 1-0. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA

Japan's midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (C) celebrates his goal during their 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:17:00 GMT

Japan's midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (C) celebrates his goal during their 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian final qualifiers Group A match against Bahrain at the Saitama 2002 stadium on March 28, 2008. Japan were leading the match 1-0 as play continued in the second half. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA

Bahrain midfielder Abdulla Fatadi (L) fights for the ball with Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo (R) duri

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 12:12:00 GMT

Bahrain midfielder Abdulla Fatadi (L) fights for the ball with Japan defender Yuto Nagatomo (R) during their 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian final qualifiers Group A match at the Saitama 2002 stadium on March 28, 2008. The match was tied 0-0 at half-time. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA

Bahrain forward Abdulla Marzooq (R) fights for the ball with Japan forward Keiji Tamada (L)

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 11:47:00 GMT

Bahrain forward Abdulla Marzooq (R) fights for the ball with Japan forward Keiji Tamada (L) during their 2010 FIFA World Cup Asian final qualifiers Group A match at the Saitama 2002 stadium on March 28, 2008. The match was tied 0-0 at half-time. AFP PHOTO / TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA

An Australian fan attends his team's Asian zone Group 1 World Cup qualifying football match against Bahrain

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:31:00 GMT

An Australian fan attends his team's Asian zone Group 1 World Cup qualifying football match against Bahrain in Rifaa, just outside Manama, on November 19, 2008. Group leaders Australia pulled off a last-gasp 1-0 victory over Bahrain in a lively clash today to take another huge step closer to the 2010 World Cup finals. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Bahrain's Mohammed Hubail (L) vies for the ball with Australia's David Carney

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:29:00 GMT

Bahrain's Mohammed Hubail (L) vies for the ball with Australia's David Carney during their Asian zone Group 1 World Cup qualifying football match at the Bahrain National Staduim in Rifaa, just outside Manama, on November 19, 2008. Group leaders Australia pulled off a last-gasp 1-0 victory over Bahrain in a lively clash today to take another huge step closer to the 2010 World Cup finals. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Bahrain's Hussein Ali Baba (back-R) looks at teammate Abdullah Baba Fatadi (L) as he vies for the ball with Australia's Harry Kewell

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:20:00 GMT

Bahrain's Hussein Ali Baba (back-R) looks at teammate Abdullah Baba Fatadi (L) as he vies for the ball with Australia's Harry Kewell (C) during their Asian zone Group 1 World Cup qualifying football match at the Bahrain National Staduim in Rifaa, just outside Manama, on November 19, 2008. Group leaders Australia pulled off a last-gasp 1-0 victory over Bahrain in a lively clash today to take another huge step closer to the 2010 World Cup finals. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Bahrain's Sayed Mohammed (foreground) vies for the ball with Australia's Lucas Neill

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:55:00 GMT

Bahrain's Sayed Mohammed (foreground) vies for the ball with Australia's Lucas Neill (R) during their Asian zone Group 1 World Cup qualifying football match at the Bahrain National Staduim in Rifaa, just outside Manama, on November 19, 2008. Group leaders Australia pulled off a last-gasp 1-0 victory over Bahrain in a lively clash today to take another huge step closer to the 2010 World Cup finals. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Bahrain's Mohammed Hubail vies for the ball with Australia's Marco Bresciano

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:49:00 GMT

Bahrain's Mohammed Hubail vies for the ball with Australia's Marco Bresciano (R) during their Asian zone Group 1 World Cup qualifying football match at the Bahrain National Staduim in Rifaa, just outside Manama, on November 19, 2008. Group leaders Australia pulled off a last-gasp 1-0 victory over Bahrain in a lively clash today to take another huge step closer to the 2010 World Cup finals. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Bahraini national team player Mohammed Hussein Mohammed (C) competes with Australia's Tim Cahill

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:35:00 GMT

Bahraini national team player Mohammed Hussein Mohammed (C) competes with Australia's Tim Cahill (R) during their Asian Zone Group One World Cup 2010 football qualifier at the Bahrain National Stadium in Riffa, Bahrain. Australia won 1-0. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Bahrain's Mohammed Salmin (R) fights for the ball with Majdi Sadiq (L) of Qatar

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:31:00 GMT

Bahrain's Mohammed Salmin (R) fights for the ball with Majdi Sadiq (L) of Qatar's national team during their group one World Cup 2010 qualitying match in Doha on September 10, 2008. AFP PHOTO/KARIM JAAFAR

Bahrain's Mahmud Abdulrahman (front) fights for the ball with Bilal Mohammed of Qatar

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:29:00 GMT

Bahrain's Mahmud Abdulrahman (front) fights for the ball with Bilal Mohammed of Qatar's national team during their group one World Cup 2010 qualitying match in Doha on September 10, 2008. AFP PHOTO/KARIM JAAFAR

Qatar's national football team player Hussein Yasser (R) fights for the ball with Abdullah al-Marzuqi of Bahrain

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:28:00 GMT

Qatar's national football team player Hussein Yasser (R) fights for the ball with Abdullah al-Marzuqi during their group one World Cup 2010 qualitying match in Doha on September 10, 2008. AFP PHOTO/KARIM JAAFAR

Qatar's national football team player Khalfan Ibrahim (R) competes with Mahmud Abdulrahman

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:27:00 GMT

Qatar's national football team player Khalfan Ibrahim (R) competes with Mahmud Abdulrahman during their group one World Cup 2010 qualitying match in Doha on September 10, 2008. AFP PHOTO/KARIM JAAFAR

Bahrain's Jessie John (front) fights for the ball with Wissam Rizq (back) of Qatar

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:25:00 GMT

Bahrain's Jessie John (front) fights for the ball with Wissam Rizq (back) of Qatar's national team during their group one World Cup 2010 qualitying match in Doha on September 10, 2008. AFP PHOTO/KARIM JAAFAR

Qatar's national football team players Majdi Sadiq (L) and Bilal Mohammed celebrate

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:58:00 GMT

Qatar's national football team players Majdi Sadiq (L) and Bilal Mohammed celebrate after scoring the first goal against Bahrain during their group one World Cup 2010 qualitying match in Doha on September 10, 2008. AFP PHOTO/KARIM JAAFAR

Qatar's national football team player Hussein Yasser (L) fights for the ball with Abdullah Fatai (R) of Bahrain

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:46:00 GMT

Qatar's national football team player Hussein Yasser (L) fights for the ball with Abdullah Fatai (R) of Bahrain during their group one World Cup 2010 qualitying match in Doha on September 10, 2008. AFP PHOTO/KARIM JAAFAR

Qatar's national football team player Marconi Amaral (L) competes with Abdullah Dakhil of Bahrain

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 21:39:00 GMT

Qatar's national football team player Marconi Amaral (L) competes with Abdullah Dakhil of Bahrain during their group one World Cup 2010 qualitying match in Doha on September 10, 2008. AFP PHOTO/KARIM JAAFAR

Japan's Tanaka Tatsuya (R) fights for the ball with Bahrain's Adnan Hussein during their group one Asian QF 2010 World Cup

Sat, 06 Sep 2008 20:52:00 GMT

Japan's Tanaka Tatsuya (R) fights for the ball with Bahrain's Adnan Hussein during their group one Asian qualifier for the 2010 World Cup at Bahrain's national staduim in Manama on September 6, 2008. The national teams of the tiny Gulf kingdom and Japan are looking to grab the initiative at this weekend's fourth and final round of Asian qualifiers for the World Cup. The winner is expected to become a front runner to win one of the top two spots in Group A and ensure a place in the finals to be held in South Africa. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Japan's defender Atsuto Uchida (R) heads the ball to make a goal

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 17:19:00 GMT

Japan's defender Atsuto Uchida (R) heads the ball to make a goal for Japan against Bahrain during the second half of the 2010 World Cup qualifier at Saitama Stadium on June 22, 2008. Defender Atsuto Uchida's lucky goal with 15 seconds left on the clock gave Japan a 1-0 win over Bahrain to finish top of their group in the Asian qualifying round for the World Cup. At left is Bahrain's midfielder Mahmood Abdulrahman. AFP PHOTO / Kazuhiro NOGI

Japan's forward Seiichiro Maki (L) and captain Yuji Nakazawa (R) celebrate

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:32:00 GMT

Japan's forward Seiichiro Maki (L) and captain Yuji Nakazawa (R) celebrate their team's goal against Bahrain during the second half of the 2010 World Cup qualifier at Saitama Stadium on June 22, 2008. Japan won 1-0. Both Japan and Bahrain have already booked places in the final round in September, edging out Oman and Thailand in their group. AFP PHOTO / Kazuhiro NOGI

Japan's forward Seiichiro Maki (top, #12) watches the ball as it goes in for a Japanese goal

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:31:00 GMT

Japan's forward Seiichiro Maki (top, #12) watches the ball as it goes in for a Japanese goal with Bahrain's goalkeeper Sayed Mohamed Jaafar (bottom, #1) during the second half of the 2010 World Cup qualifier at Saitama Stadium on June 22, 2008. Japan won 1-0. Both Japan and Bahrain have already booked places in the final round in September, edging out Oman and Thailand in their group. AFP PHOTO / Kazuhiro NOGI

Japan's forward Seiichiro Maki celebrates

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:27:00 GMT

Japan's forward Seiichiro Maki celebrates his team's goal against Bahrain during the second half of the 2010 World Cup qualifier at Saitama Stadium on June 22, 2008. Japan won 1-0. Both Japan and Bahrain have already booked places in the final round in September, edging out Oman and Thailand in their group. AFP PHOTO / Kazuhiro NOGI

Japan's football national team head coach Takeshi Okada reacts

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:26:00 GMT

Japan's football national team head coach Takeshi Okada reacts following his team's win against Bahrain during the second half of the 2010 World Cup qualifier at Saitama Stadium on June 22, 2008. Japan won 1-0. Both Japan and Bahrain have already booked places in the final round in September, edging out Oman and Thailand in their group. AFP PHOTO / Kazuhiro NOGI

Japan's forward Seiichiro Maki celebrates his team's goal against Bahrain during the second half of

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:25:00 GMT

Bahrain's defender Abbas Saeed Ayyad (bottom) sweeps the ball

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:23:00 GMT

Bahrain's defender Abbas Saeed Ayyad (bottom) sweeps the ball from an attack by Japan during the first half of the 2010 World Cup qualifier at Saitama Stadium on June 22, 2008. Japan won 1-0. Both Japan and Bahrain have already booked places in the final round in September, edging out Oman and Thailand in their group. AFP PHOTO / Kazuhiro NOGI

Japan's midfielder Kengo Nakamura (C) crashes with Bahrain's defender Abbas Saeed Ayyad

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:18:00 GMT

Japan's midfielder Kengo Nakamura (C) crashes with Bahrain's defender Abbas Saeed Ayyad (L) during the first half of the 2010 World Cup qualifier at Saitama Stadium on June 22, 2008. Japan won 1-0. Both Japan and Bahrain have already booked places in the final round in September, edging out Oman and Thailand in their group. AFP PHOTO / Kazuhiro NOGI

Japan's midfielder Keisuke Honda (2nd L) fights for the ball with Bahrain's Sayed Mohmood Jalal Alwadaei

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 14:11:00 GMT

Japan's midfielder Keisuke Honda (2nd L) fights for the ball with Bahrain's Sayed Mohmood Jalal Alwadaei (R) during the first half of the 2010 World Cup qualifier at Saitama Stadium on June 22, 2008. Japan won 1-0. Both Japan and Bahrain have already booked places in the final round in September, edging out Oman and Thailand in their group. AFP PHOTO / Kazuhiro NOGI

Japan's forward Seiichiro Maki (L, #12) watches the ball

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:57:00 GMT

Japan's forward Seiichiro Maki (L, #12) watches the ball as it goes into the goal as Bahrain's goalkeeper Sayed Mohamed Jaafar (R, #1) walks away during the second half of the 2010 World Cup qualifier at Saitama Stadium on June 22, 2008. Japan won 1-0. Both Japan and Bahrain have already booked places in the final round in September, edging out Oman and Thailand in their group. AFP PHOTO / Kazuhiro NOGI

Japan's forward Seiichiro Maki celebrates his team's goal against Bahrain during the second half of

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:54:00 GMT

Japan's forward Seiichiro Maki celebrates

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:52:00 GMT

Japan's defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (2nd L) and teammates celebrate

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:50:00 GMT

Japan's defender Marcus Tulio Tanaka (2nd L) and teammates celebrate their win against Bahrain during the second half of the 2010 World Cup qualifier at Saitama Stadium on June 22, 2008. Japan won 1-0. Both Japan and Bahrain have already booked places in the final round in September, edging out Oman and Thailand in their group. AFP PHOTO / Kazuhiro NOGI

Japan's defender Yuji Nakazawa (R) heads the ball against Bahrain during the first half of the 2010

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:26:00 GMT

Japan's defender Yuji Nakazawa (R) heads the ball against Bahrain during the first half of the 2010 World Cup qualifier at Saitama Stadium on June 22, 2008. Both Japan and Bahrain have already booked places in the final round in September, edging out Oman and Thailand in their group.

Japan's midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (C, #10) is in the air following a crash with Bahrain defender's, Mohamed Husain (L, #2) and Sayed Mohmood Jalal Alwadaei (L, #7)

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:25:00 GMT

Japan's midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (C, #10) is in the air following a crash with Bahrain defender's, Mohamed Husain (L, #2) and Sayed Mohmood Jalal Alwadaei (L, #7) during the first half of the 2010 World Cup qualifier at Saitama Stadium on June 22, 2008. Both Japan and Bahrain have already booked places in the final round in September, edging out Oman and Thailand in their group. AFP PHOTO / Kazuhiro NOGI

Bahrain's midfielder Mahmood Abdulrahman (2nd R) fights for the ball with Japan's players, midfielder Kengo Nakamura (L), midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (2nd L) and forward Hisato Sato

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:24:00 GMT

Bahrain's midfielder Mahmood Abdulrahman (2nd R) fights for the ball with Japan's players, midfielder Kengo Nakamura (L), midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (2nd L) and forward Hisato Sato (R) during the first half of the 2010 World Cup qualifier at Saitama Stadium on June 22, 2008. Both Japan and Bahrain have already booked places in the final round in September, edging out Oman and Thailand in their group. AFP PHOTO / Kazuhiro NOGI

Japan's midfielder Kengo Nakamura (L) clashes with Bahrain's midfielder Sayed Mohmood Jalal Alwadaei

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:22:00 GMT

Japan's midfielder Kengo Nakamura (L) clashes with Bahrain's midfielder Sayed Mohmood Jalal Alwadaei (R) during the first half of the 2010 World Cup qualifier at Saitama Stadium on June 22, 2008. Both Japan and Bahrain have already booked places in the final round in September, edging out Oman and Thailand in their group. AFP PHOTO / Kazuhiro NOGI

Japan's midfielder Kengo Nakamura (R) and Bahrain's goalkeeper Sayed Mohamed Jaafar (L) vie for the

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:03:00 GMT

Japan's midfielder Kengo Nakamura (R) and Bahrain's goalkeeper Sayed Mohamed Jaafar (L) vie for the ball during the first half of the 2010 World Cup qualifier at Saitama Stadium on June 22, 2008. Both Japan and Bahrain have already booked places in the final round in September, edging out Oman and Thailand in their group.

Japan's midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (R, #10) is in the air following a crash with Bahrain defenders

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Japan's midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (R, #10) is in the air following a crash with Bahrain defenders, Mohamed Husain (L, #2) and Sayed Mohmood Jalal Alwadaei (L, #7) during the first half of the 2010 World Cup qualifier at Saitama Stadium on June 22, 2008. Both Japan and Bahrain have already booked places in the final round in September, edging out Oman and Thailand in their group.

Japan's midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (L, #10) tries to keep the ball from Bahrain's midfielder Mahmo

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 12:57:00 GMT

Japan's midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (L, #10) tries to keep the ball from Bahrain's midfielder Mahmood Abdulrahman (R) during the first half of the 2010 World Cup qualifier at Saitama Stadium on June 22, 2008. Both Japan and Bahrain have already booked places in the final round in September, edging out Oman and Thailand in their group.

Bahrain's Abdullah Omar (L) vies for the ball with Oman's Hassan al-Gheilani

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:09:00 GMT

Bahrain's Abdullah Omar (L) vies for the ball with Oman's Hassan al-Gheilani during their Group 2 Asian World Cup qualifying football match in Manama on June 14, 2008. Bahrain booked its place in the final round of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup today following the Gulf side's bruising 1-1 draw with regional rivals Oman. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Bahrain's Abdullah Marzuq (L) competes with Oman's Imad al-Hosni

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:07:00 GMT

Bahrain's Abdullah Marzuq (L) competes with Oman's Imad al-Hosni during their Group 2 Asian World Cup qualifying football match in Manama on June 14, 2008. Bahrain booked its place in the final round of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup today following the Gulf side's bruising 1-1 draw with regional rivals Oman. AFP PHOTO/MOHAMMED MAHJOUB

Bahrain's Abdullah Marzuq (L) vies for the ball with Oman's Imad al-Hosni

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:02:00 GMT

Bahrain's Abdullah Marzuq (L) vies for the ball with Oman's Imad al-Hosni during their Group 2 Asian World Cup qualifying football match in Manama on June 14, 2008. Bahrain booked its place in the final round of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup today following the Gulf side's bruising 1-1 draw with regional rivals Oman. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Bahraini player Fouzi Aaish vies with Thailand's Pichitpong Choechiu

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:18:00 GMT

Bahraini player Fouzi Aaish vies with Thailand's Pichitpong Choechiu during their 2010 World Cup qualifying football match in Manama on June 7, 2008. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Bahraini player Abdullah Fatadi (front) vies with Thailand's pichitpong Choechiu

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:10:00 GMT

Bahraini player Abdullah Fatadi (front) vies with Thailand's pichitpong Choechiu during their 2010 World Cup qualifying football match in Manama on June 7, 2008. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Bahraini player Abdullah Marzooq (L) vies with Thailand's Aarayoot Chaikamdee

Sun, 08 Jun 2008 11:05:00 GMT

Bahraini player Abdullah Marzooq (L) vies with Thailand's Aarayoot Chaikamdee during their 2010 World Cup qualifying football match in Manama on June 7, 2008. AFP PHOTO/ADAM JAN

Thailand coach Chanvit Phalajivin reacts

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:18:00 GMT

Thailand coach Chanvit Phalajivin reacts during his team's Asia World Cup 2010 qualifying match against Bahrain at the Rajamangala stadium in Bangkok on June 02, 2008. Thailand and Bahrain were 2-2 at half time. AFP PHOTO/Pornchai KITTIWONGSAKUL

Thai football player Teeratep Winothai (L) scores against Bahrain

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:17:00 GMT

Thai football player Teeratep Winothai (L) scores against Bahrain goalkeeper Mohamed Sayed (R) during their Asia World Cup 2010 qualifying match at the Rajamangala stadium in Bangkok on June 02, 2008. Thailand and Bahrain were 2-2 at half time. AFP PHOTO/Pornchai KITTIWONGSAKUL

Thai football player Teeratep Winothai (C) battles for the ball with Faouzi Aaish (L) and Abdulla Marzooq (R) of Bahrain

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:16:00 GMT

Thai football player Teeratep Winothai (C) battles for the ball with Faouzi Aaish (L) and Abdulla Marzooq (R) of Bahrain during their Asia World Cup 2010 qualifying match at the Rajamangala stadium in Bangkok on June 02, 2008. Thailand and Bahrain were 2-2 at half time. AFP PHOTO/Pornchai KITTIWONGSAKUL

Thai football player Teeratep Winothai celebrates after scoring

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 15:13:00 GMT

Thai football player Teeratep Winothai celebrates after scoring against Bahrain during the Asia World Cup 2010 qualifying match at the Rajamangala stadium in Bangkok on June 02, 2008. Thailand and Bahrain were 2-2 at half time. AFP PHOTO/Pornchai KITTIWONGSAKUL