Qatar snatched a draw in Iran and a place in the final phase of Asian Zone qualifying at the expense of Bahrain, while Oman went through thanks to Saudi Arabia’s collapse in Australia and Korea Republic and Lebanon completed the last ten.
Korea Republic have seen off Kuwait with two second-half goals to book their place in the final group round of Asian Zone qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™.
Asia's concluding Round Three matchday sees eight nations hunting four remaining berths with continental elite Korea Republic still not safe as outsiders such as Lebanon, Thailand and Oman seek breakthrough success.
FIFA.com speaks with newly appointed Korea Republic skipper Kwak Tae-Hwi who says failure in the upcoming FIFA World Cup™ qualifier against Kuwait is unthinkable as the Taeguk Warriors face the prospect of an early exit.
Eight Asian teams remain in contention for four remaining berths to Round Four of Brazil 2014 qualifying and some veteran goalscorers are aiming to rise to the occasion.
Influential midfielder Akram Moghrabi talks to FIFA.com about Lebanon's amazing form so far in Brazil 2014 qualifying and the side's crucial upcoming clash with UAE.