A quick summary of action around the AFC second group phase on SAT 06 JUN 2009. more...

A quick summary of action around the AFC second group phase on WED 01 APR 2009. more...

A quick summary of action around the AFC second group phase on WED 19 NOV 2008. more...

The draw for the AFC fourth round of South Africa 2010 qualifiers was completed on FRI 27 JUN 2008, and most pairs from the third round remained united. Only Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan, Group 4 opponents, were separated. Uzbekistan’s opponents in Group A include heavyweights Australia and Japan, whilst Saudi Arabia must face Korea Rep, Korea DPR, and Iran in Group B. Two from each group qualify directly, whilst the third placed teams play off for the right to face the OFC final round winner. more...

The draw for the AFC fourth round of 2010 Men’s World Cup qualifiers will take place on FRI 27 JUN 2008, with two groups of five to be formed. Based on their performances at Germany 2006, Australia, Korea Rep, and Iran are the top three seeds. Japan and Saudi Arabia are tied for fourth; the draw procedure will start with a drawing to put one of those teams in Pot 2 with Iran and the other in Pot 3 with Bahrain. Each group will consist of a Pot 1 team [either Australia or Korea Rep], a Pot 2 team, a Pot 3 team, and two of the remaining teams: Uzbekistan, Korea DPR, United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.

A quick summary of action around the AFC third round on SUN 22 JUN 2008. more...

A quick summary of action around the AFC third round on SAT 14 JUN 2008. more...

A quick summary of action around the AFC third round on the weekend of SAT 07-SUN 08 JUN 2008. more...

A quick summary of action around the AFC third round on SAT 31 MAY-MON 02 JUN 2008. more...

A quick summary of action around the AFC third round on WED 26 MAR 2008. more...

A quick summary of action around the AFC third round on WED 06 FEB 2008. more...