Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Kuala Lumpur: The Road to Russia reached a gripping climax on Tuesday as Korea Republic and Saudi Arabia joined the Islamic Republic of Iran and Japan as Asia’s confirmed FIFA World Cup representatives, while Syria and Australia’s campaigns continue with a two-legged Play-off next month.
With all 10 rounds of matches in the group stage now complete, the-AFC.com takes one final look at the stats and facts that caught the eye in yet another pulsating set of fixtures that saw some dreams realised and others dashed.
Going for the jugular
Australia’s narrow 2-1 win over Thailand may not have been by the margin required to finish above Saudi Arabia, but nobody can say they didn’t go for it. Thirty-four shots on goal was not only a weekly high but the greatest number over the whole group stage, while Tomas Rogic’s 10 shots was also a weekly and group stage high.
A touch of class
www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/aaron_mooy_png.html
www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/goals_scored_png.html
www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/lippi_pic_jpg.html
www.the-afc.com/en/more/photo/away_points_png.html
