The window of opportunity to reach the next stage of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ qualification continues to get smaller in Asia, with only four berths remaining after Australia, Iran and Iraq all sealed their passage.
FIFA.com reviews a matchday on which Japan, Uzbekistan and Jordan sealed berths in the fourth round and the hopes of Indonesia, Korea DPR, Singapore, Tajikistan and United Arab Emirates were ended.
Shinji Okazaki has praised the creativity of his team-mates following his brace in Tajikistan, while Yasuyuki Konno has spoken about his first international goal in Japan’s 4-0 win.
Japan moved a step closer to the next round of Asian qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil as Alberto Zaccheroni's side enjoyed a 4-0 triumph against Tajikistan.
FIFA.com previews Friday’s Brazil 2014 qualifiers in Asia where four nations can sew up their passage to the next stage, including what would be a historic moment for Jordan.
Asian qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ continues on Friday with China PR on the brink of elimination, while the continent's elite are well placed with two further matchdays to come.
FIFA WC 2014 Prel. Comp. Asian Zone
FIFA WC 2014 Prel. Comp. Asian Zone
