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WCQ - AFC Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 2 | +12 | 6 |
| 2 | Saudi Arabia | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 3 | Bahrain | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | Australia | 2 | -1 | 1 |
| 6 | China | 2 | -8 | 0 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wu Lei | 5 | 7 | 1 | |
| Wang Shangyuan | 1 | 8 | 1 | |
| Yuning Zhang | 1 | 7 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wang Shangyuan | 1 | 8 | 1 | |
| Wu Lei | 1 | 7 | 5 | |
| Yuning Zhang | 1 | 7 | 1 |