Japan qualified for the world Cup 2018

In Asia completed the eighth round of qualifying for the 2018 world Cup.

Group A

South Korea failed in most to put the squeeze on Iran and to strengthen their position in the standings. The Koreans could lose the second line, if not the victory of China over Uzbekistan.

China – Uzbekistan 1:0
Goal: Gao Lin (83, pen.)

Syria – Qatar 3:1
Goals: Hrebin, 7, 54, Al Mavas 90+5 – Ali Assadullah, 36

South Korea – Iran 0:0

Standings: Iran – 21, South Korea – 14, Uzbekistan – 12, Syria – 12, China – 9, Qatar – 7.

Group B:

Japan after the home victory over Australia officially staked a place in the final stage of the world Cup. Wards Vahid of Halilhodzic became the fourth member of the following world Cup, making the company teams of Russia, Brazil and Iran.

Japan – Australia 2:0
Goals: Asano, 41, Ideguchi, 82

UAE – Saudi Arabia 2:1
Goals: Hajeri, 21, al-Junaibi, 60 al-Abed, 20 (penalty)

Thailand – Iraq 1:2
Goal: Ibrahim Khalaf, 63 (goal) – Measures 34, Abdul-Amir, 84

Standings: Japan – 20, Saudi Arabia – 16 Australia – 16, UAE – 13, Iraq – 8 Thailand – 2.

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