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  • Saudis meet dramatic end

    Saudis meet dramatic end

    Thursday 10 September 2009

    Saudi hopes of a fifth consecutive finals appearance were dashed by Bahrain in a dramatic play-off. FIFA.com takes a closer look.

  • Macala issues rallying cry

    Macala issues rallying cry

    Thursday 10 September 2009

    Bahrain coach Milan Macala has called for one last push from his players as they moved a step closer to a place at next year's FIFA World Cup.

  • Last-gasp Bahrain deny Saudis

    Last-gasp Bahrain deny Saudis

    Wednesday 9 September 2009

    Bahrain reached a play-off with New Zealand after Ismail Abdullatif's late equaliser earned them a 2-2 draw in Saudi Arabia and victory on away goals.

  • Asian duo with all to play for

    Asian duo with all to play for

    Tuesday 8 September 2009

    The outcome of Saudi Arabia's meeting with Bahrain will decide who meets New Zealand in an inter-confederation play-off for South Africa 2010.

  • Bahrain, Saudis settle for stalemate

    Bahrain, Saudis settle for stalemate

    Saturday 5 September 2009

    Bahrain kept their South Africa 2010 hopes alive by holding Saudi Arabia in the first-leg of the Asian Zone play-off but now face a difficult task in Riyadh.

  • Abdulrahman: We can achieve the dream

    Abdulrahman: We can achieve the dream

    Thursday 3 September 2009

    FIFA.com spoke with the Bahraini midfielder Mahmood Abdulrahman about his country's aspirations to reach South Africa 2010.