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Shocks blow open qualifying race
Men's Olympic Football Tournament

Shocks blow open qualifying race

Monday 6 February 2012
Crucial late goals were the order of the day in Asian qualifying for London 2012 with Korea Republic securing a draw but fellow frontrunners Japan were stunned by a last-gasp winner, while Uzbekistan are on the cusp of qualification.
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East Asians look to tighten ...
Asia's final qualifying round ...

Qualifiers

Confédération Africaine de FootballPreliminary Round: Home & away, 14 teams, winners advance to next round. Dates: 8-10 October and 17-19 December 2010; First Round: Home & away, 32 ...

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