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WCQ - AFC Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 4 | +14 | 10 |
| 2 | Australia | 4 | +1 | 5 |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 4 | -1 | 5 |
| 4 | Bahrain | 4 | -4 | 5 |
| 5 | Indonesia | 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 6 | China | 4 | -9 | 3 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saleh Al-Shehr.. | 4 | 5 | 0 | |
| Feras Al-Brika.. | 3 | 7 | 0 | |
| Hassan Kadesh | 2 | 8 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musab Al-Juway.. | 2 | 6 | 2 | |
| Hassan Kadesh | 1 | 8 | 2 | |
| Abdulrahman Gh.. | 1 | 8 | 1 |