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Status: Qualification Stage

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  • Fallen giants lick wounds

    Fallen giants lick wounds

    Thursday 25 June 2009

    Iran's failure to qualify for South Africa 2010 was arguably the biggest shock on the Asian continent with Team Melli facing a period of rebuilding.

  • Asian media laud qualification

    Asian media laud qualification

    Friday 12 June 2009

    Australia, Japan and Korea Republic all received widespread praise in local media after qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.

  • Plenty still to play for in Asia

    Plenty still to play for in Asia

    Wednesday 10 June 2009

    An eventful day of action in the Asian Zone witnessed Qatar crash out of contention and fresh twists in the race to qualify for South Africa 2010.

  • Karimi gem keeps Iran in hunt

    Karimi gem keeps Iran in hunt

    Wednesday 10 June 2009

    Iran stayed in contention for a place at South Africa 2010 with a slender win over United Arab Emirates, courtesy of an Ali Karimi wonder goal.

  • Okada looks for South Africa push

    Okada looks for South Africa push

    Wednesday 10 June 2009

    Having reached the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Japan coach Takeshi Okada is looking at their qualifier against Qatar as preparation for South Africa.

  • Focus turns to remaining hopefuls

    Focus turns to remaining hopefuls

    Tuesday 9 June 2009

    With Australia, Japan and Korea Republic through to South Africa 2010, attention turns to the battle for the Asia's remaining qualification places.