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WCQ - AFC Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iran | 10 | +11 | 23 |
| 2 | Uzbekistan | 10 | +7 | 21 |
| 3 | United Arab Emira.. | 10 | +7 | 15 |
| 4 | Qatar | 10 | -7 | 13 |
| 5 | Kyrgyz Republic | 10 | -6 | 8 |
| 6 | North Korea | 10 | -12 | 3 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fábio Lima | 8 | 9 | 2 | |
| Harib Abdalla .. | 6 | 15 | 2 | |
| Sultan Adil | 4 | 7 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Saleh Amro | 3 | 10 | 3 | |
| Harib Abdalla .. | 2 | 15 | 6 | |
| Fábio Lima | 2 | 9 | 8 |