Bye bye to group stages

The 'other' part of Asia - the strongest teams - are fighting among each other to be seen at the World Cup finals next year in Russia. And slowly we came to the end of group stages. Only two direct spots are remaining plus one lifeline, which will go through the back door. Of course this requires more matches and a long, long journey to the other side of the world. Who will go direct and who will make additional expenses, we will find out in two days time.

05 September, Tuesday at 12.00 CET: Australia - Thailand.
05 September, Tuesday at 16.00 CET: Iraq - United Arab Emirates.
05 September, Tuesday at 17.00 CET: IR Iran - Syria.
05 September, Tuesday at 17.00 CET: Qatar - PR China.
05 September, Tuesday at 17.00 CET: Uzbekistan - South Korea.
05 September, Tuesday at 19.30 CET: Saudi Arabia - Japan.