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Saudis play catch-up

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:08:00 GMT

In Group 4 of Asian third round qualifying for South Africa 2010, a giant of the Asian game managed to snatch first place late in the day.

Iraq out as Qatar, UAE progress

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 21:53:00 GMT

Qatar are through to the final round of Asian qualifying after defeating Iraq in Dubai, while UAE advanced despite losing 3-1 to Syria.

Make or break for Asian quartet

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:13:00 GMT

The focus in Asia will be on the battle between four sides - Iraq, Qatar in Dubai, UAE and Syria - for two places in the next round of qualifiers.

Uzbekistan beat Lebanon to stay top

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:57:00 GMT

Uzbekistan maintained their perfect record in Group 4 of Asian qualifying for South Africa 2010 with a 3-0 win over Lebanon on Saturday.

Asian line-up nearly complete

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:24:00 GMT

Korea DPR, Korea Republic, Bahrain, Japan, Australia, Iran and Saudi Arabia booked a place in the next phase of qualifying for South Africa 2010.

Final ten take shape

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:28:00 GMT

On Matchday 5 of the third round of AFC qualifying for the FIFA World Cup, several teams are on the verge of qualifying for the final round.

Uzbekistan storm into last ten

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 21:42:00 GMT

Uzbekistan advanced to the next phase of Asian qualifying, while Saudi Arabia, Korea DPR, Korea Republic, and Iran were also winners on Saturday.

Uzbekistan lead the way

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 13:23:00 GMT

After some twists and turns on Matchday 3, some unlikely scenarios are shaping up in Groups 3, 4, and 5 of the Asian third round of qualifying.

Media reflects on highs and lows

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:08:00 GMT

Some teams earned praise, others came in for criticism. FIFA.com looks at the local media's reaction to the latest set of Asian Zone qualifiers.

Asian leaders eye halfway mark

Fri, 30 May 2008 09:43:00 GMT

FIFA.com runs the rule over Groups 3, 4 and 5 as the third stage of Asian qualifying for South Africa 2010 resumes this weekend with crucial fixtures.

Bahrain the biggest winners

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:18:00 GMT

Bahrain shocked Japan 1-0 in their FIFA World Cup qualifier, while China held Australia and the two Koreas also fought to a goalless draw.

Giants on their travels

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:51:00 GMT

Australia, Japan, Korea Republic and Saudi Arabia made light work of their third round openers, but they face stern challenges on Matchday 2.

Korean showdown in Shanghai

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:27:00 GMT

FIFA.com previews all of the action taking place in Groups 3, 4 and 5 of the Asian Zone qualifiers for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.

Antar: South Africa in our sights

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:30:00 GMT

Although Lebanon have never appeared at a FIFA World Cup, captain Roda Antar tells FIFA.com that his country is looking to right that statistic.

Aussies light the Asian way

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 20:10:00 GMT

There were few surprises in Asian FIFA World Cup qualifying on Wednesday as the established sides and new boys Australia ruled the day in style.

Underdogs prepare for their day

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:48:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look at Wednesday's four South Africa 2010 qualifiers in the Middle East involving some of Asia's lesser-known sides.

Asian giants target opening wins

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:47:00 GMT

The qualifiers for South Africa 2010 get underway in Asia on Wednesday, with the continent's top five teams all targeting emphatic victories.

Asian route marked out

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 11:42:00 GMT

Asia's FIFA World Cup preliminaries have been decided, with the continent's big five set to start with home fixtures against the groups' underdogs.

Saudis relish Central Asian challenge

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 21:11:59 GMT

Familiar foes Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan will feel a place in the last ten should be within their grasp after drawing Singapore and Lebanon.

Asia's ups and downs

Sat, 24 Nov 2007 11:51:00 GMT

The Asian confederation has produced more than its fair share of joy and drama in FIFA World Cup qualifying down through the years.

Lebanon advance to Round 3

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:35:00 GMT

A 2-2 draw in India helped Lebanon to a 6-3 aggregate win and a place in the third stage of Asian qualification for South Africa 2010.

Favourites clear first hurdle

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 10:25:00 GMT

Despite some courageous underdog attempts, the favourites all completed aggregate wins to clear the first hurdle in the race to South Africa 2010.

Goals galore in Asian qualifiers

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 10:58:00 GMT

Thailand, Singapore and a west Asian trio were among the biggest winners as Asia's FIFA World Cup hopefuls set out on the road to South Africa.

Asian hopefuls target South Africa

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 12:20:00 GMT

From 8 October, the Asian Zone preliminary round first-leg qualifiers for the South Africa 2010 will kick off in the world's biggest continent.