Penultimate round

Bit by bit, the qualifying games in Asia has come to an end. One team is already known for the finals, 5 are battling out for 3 direct remaining spots, while (of those 5) 4 teams are in contention for the play-off game. Next week round nine will be completed.

29 August, Tuesday at 18.30 CET: United Arab Emirates - Saudi Arabia.

31 August, Thursday at 12.35 CET: Japan - Australia.
31 August, Thursday at 14.00 CET: PR China - Uzbekistan, South Korea - Iran, Syria - Qatar, Thailand - Iraq.