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Koreans share the spoils

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 01:08:00 GMT

In Group 3 of the third round of Asian qualifying for South Africa, both Koreas advanced to the next stage, drawing 0-0 in a historic encounter.

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.

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.

Korea Republic celebrate in style

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 18:53:00 GMT

Korea Republic celebrated their passage through to the next phase of qualifying with a dramatic 3-1 win over Turkmenistan.

Both Koreas through to final ten

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:44:00 GMT

Hong Yong-Jo scored twice as Korea DPR beat Jordan 2-0 in Pyongyang Saturday, to put both Koreas into the final qualifying round.

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.

Korea DPR push ahead

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 12:48:00 GMT

Korea DPR have taken a temporary three-point lead in their FIFA World Cup qualifying group by defeating Turkmenistan 1-0 in Pyongyang.

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.

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.

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.

Korean derby takes centre stage

Sun, 25 Nov 2007 21:32:00 GMT

Group 3 in the Asian Zone sees Korea Republic and Korea DPR meeting in the preliminary round for the first time in 15 years.

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.

Quartet set to complete field

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:28:00 GMT

With the final four places in the third round of Asian Zone qualifying available, four crucial second round, second legs are set to take place.

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.

Aspirants out to preserve dream

Fri, 26 Oct 2007 08:30:20 GMT

Fifteen decisive first round, second leg matches will take place on Sunday as Asia takes a step towards determining its representatives in South Africa.