2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC First Round

This page provides the summaries of the AFC First Round matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
The qualification competition for the 2010 FIFA World Cup was a series of tournaments organised by the six FIFA confederations. Each confederation — the AFC , CAF , CONCACAF , CONMEBOL , OFC , and UEFA — was allocated a certain number of the 32 places at the tournament...

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Format

In this round teams ranked from 6–24 were randomly drawn against teams ranked from 25–43, and the draw took place on 6 August 2007 in the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...

, Malaysia. Teams ranked from 1–5 received a bye to the third round.

The matches were held between 8 October 2007 and 30 October 2007. The 11 highest ranked teams (according to the first round seeding) among the 19 winners advanced to the third round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

of the Asian qualifiers, while the eight remaining teams advanced to the second round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Second Round

This page provides the summaries of the AFC Second Round matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification.-Format:Among the 19 winners of the first round, the 11 highest ranked teams received a bye and advanced to the third round of the Asian qualifiers...

in November 2007.

Matches

M. Karim

Mahdi Karim

Mahdi Karim Ajeel is an Iraqi footballer. He currently plays as a winger for Arbil FC in Iraq and the Iraq national football team.- Career :...

Ghulam

Jassim Mohammed Ghulam

Jassim Mohammed Ghulam Al Hamd is an Iraqi football defender. He currently plays for Aboomoslem in Iran.-Information:...

Mohammed

Emad Mohammed

Emad Mohammed Ridha is an Iraqi football striker who currently plays for Sepahan in Iran Pro League and the Iraq national football team. Emad Mohammed has been a regular starter for Iraq ever since he played for the youth national team...

|stadium = Punjab Stadium

Punjab Stadium

Punjab Stadium is a football stadium in Lahore, Pakistan. It is used for other sporting events. The stadium was built in 2003 and had been built at a cost of Rs. 110 million. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000.The architect of the project is Khalil ur Rehman & Associates. The Pakistan Football...

, Lahore

Lahore

Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...

|attendance = 2,500
|referee = Kadyrbek Chynybekov (Kyrgyzstan

Football Federation of Kyrgyz Republic

The Football Federation of Kyrgyz Republic is the governing body of football in Kyrgyzstan . The organization controls the Kyrgyzstan national football team , Kyrgyzstan national futsal team and sponsors the top league of Kyrgyz football....

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Karpenko

Victor Karpenko

Victor Aleksandrovich Karpenko is an Uzbekistani professional football midfielder who currently plays for FC Bunyodkor in the Uzbek League...

Bakayev

Ulugbek Bakayev

Ulugbek Bakayev is a Uzbekistan footballer currently playing for FC Zhetysu as a striker.He is a member of the Uzbekistan national football team...

Salomov

Shavkat Salomov

Shavkat Salomov is an Uzbekistani football striker who currently plays for Bunyodkor and has represented Uzbekistan national football team.Salomov made two appearances for the national team in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying rounds....

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|stadium = Central Army Stadium, Tashkent

Tashkent

Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and of the Tashkent Province. The officially registered population of the city in 2008 was about 2.2 million. Unofficial sources estimate the actual population may be as much as 4.45 million.-Early Islamic History:...

|attendance = 7,000
|referee = Ali Hamad Al-Badwawi (UAE

United Arab Emirates Football Association

The United Arab Emirates Football Association is the governing body of football in the United Arab Emirates.-Domestic Competitions:*UAE Premier League*UAE Football League Division 1*UAE Football League Division 2*UAE Super Cup*UAE Vice Presidents Cup...

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Suyunov

Ilhomjon Suyunov

Ilhom Suyunov is a Uzbekistani footballer currently playing for Uzbek League club FC Pakhtakor Tashkent as a defender.Suyunov has made 15 appearances for the Uzbekistan national football team, scoring 1 goal....

|stadium = Chungshan Soccer Stadium

Chungshan Soccer Stadium

Zhongshan Soccer Stadium, Chungshan Soccer Stadium, or Taipei Soccer Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Taipei, Taiwan. It was established in 1923 as Maruyama Stadium during the Japanese rule...

, Taipei

Taipei

Taipei City is the capital of the Republic of China and the central city of the largest metropolitan area of Taiwan. Situated at the northern tip of the island, Taipei is located on the Tamsui River, and is about 25 km southwest of Keelung, its port on the Pacific Ocean...

|attendance = 800
|referee = Tayeb Shamsuzzaman (Bangladesh

Bangladesh Football Federation

The Bangladesh Football Federation or BFF is the governing body of football in Bangladesh. It controls the country's men's, women's and youth national teams and oversees all aspects of the country's football....

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Uzbekistan won 11 – 0 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

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The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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Dangda

Teerasil Dangda

Teerasil Dangda is a Thai footballer, currently playing for Muangthong United. He is also an established member of the Thailand national team, and was in the squad for the 2007 AFC Asian Cup. He is a one of young Players to Watch in 2010 of Asia.-Club career:...

Winothai
Phetphun
Thonglao
|goals2 = Kin Seng Chan
|stadium = Suphachalasai Stadium

Suphachalasai Stadium

Suphachalasai Stadium, also known as the National Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The stadium holds 26,000 people and was opened in 1935.-History:...

, Bangkok

Bangkok

Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...

|attendance = 11,254
|referee = Kadyrbek Chynybekov (Kyrgyzstan

Football Federation of Kyrgyz Republic

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Sukha
Surasiang

Nirut Surasiang

Nirut Surasiang , born February 20, 1979) is a Thai footballer. He plays for V-League clubside Navibank Sài Gòn in Vietnam...

Thonglao
Chaikamdee

Sarayoot Chaikamdee

Sarayuth Chaikamdee is a Thai footballer. He plays for Thai Premier League clubside Bangkok Glass. He previously played for Pisico Bình Ðịnh F.C. in the V-League . He is a striker and is known in Thailand as "Joe five yards" because he only score goals within the 5 yards box...

|stadium = Sports Field and Pavilion at MUST, Macau

Macau

Macau , also spelled Macao , is, along with Hong Kong, one of the two special administrative regions of the People's Republic of China...

|attendance = 500
|referee = Abdulrahman Racho (Syria

Syrian Arab Federation for Football

The Syrian Arab Federation for Football is the governing body of football in Syria.The make up of the Syrian Football Association Interim Committee has been finalised by FIFA.The following officials have been appointed.Dr Mua'tasem Gotog - Chairman...

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Thailand won 13 – 2 on aggregate and advanced to the Second Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Second Round

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Al-Shammari

Saad Al-Shammari

Saad Al Shammari is a Qatari footballer who plays for Al Jaish in the Qatar National First Division. He also plays for the Qatari national team. He plays as a defender.-Club career:...

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|stadium = Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium

Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium

Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Doha, Qatar. It is currently used mostly for football matches and it also has facilities for athletics. The football team Al-Sadd plays there. The stadium, originally built in 1974, was rebuilt in 2004 for the Gulf Cup and currently has a...

, Doha

Doha

Doha is the capital city of the state of Qatar. Located on the Persian Gulf, it had a population of 998,651 in 2008, and is also one of the municipalities of Qatar...

|attendance = 3,000
|referee = Khalil Al Ghamdi (Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Football Federation

The Saudi Arabia Football Federation is the football governing body of Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1956, its responsibilities include administration of club competitions and national teams....

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Qatar won 6 – 0 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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Du Zhenyu

Du Zhenyu

Du Zhenyu is a Chinese international football player who currently plays for Changchun Yatai in the Chinese Super League.-Club career:Du Zhenyu started his career in 2001 with Changchun Yatai where in his first season he made eighteen appearances scoring five goals...

Yang Lin

Yang Lin is a fictional character in the Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. He ranks 51st of the 108 Liangshan heroes and 15th of the 72 Earthly Fiends...

Liu Jian

Liu Jian is a Chinese football midfielder, who plays for Qingdao Jonoon in the China Super League...

Li Jinyu

Li Jinyu is a former Chinese international association football player who predominantly played for Liaoning FC and Shandong Luneng as a striker in the Chinese Super League...

Li Weifeng

Li Weifeng is a Chinese football defender who currently plays for Tianjin Teda. He has represented the Chinese national football team over 100 times. He also played in the 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship....

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|stadium = Century Lotus Stadium

Century Lotus Stadium

Century Lotus Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Foshan, China. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 36,686 people and was built in 2005. It hosted a first round match between China and Myanmar during 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying...

, Foshan

Foshan

Foshan is a city in central Guangdong province in southern China. The prefectural area under the city's jurisdiction over an area of about 3,840 km² and a population of 5.4 million of which 1.1 million reside in the city proper ....

|attendance = 21,000
|referee = Abdulhameed Ebrahim (Bahrain

Bahrain Football Association

The Bahrain Football Association is the governing body of football in Bahrain, and controls the Bahrain national football team. It was founded in 1957, and has been a member of FIFA since 1966. It is a member of the Asian Football Confederation....

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Liu Jian

Liu Jian

Liu Jian is a Chinese football midfielder, who plays for Qingdao Jonoon in the China Super League...

Zheng Bin

Zheng Bin is a Chinese football player who currently plays for Hubei Oriental as a left-footed midfielder in the China League One.-Early career:...

Zhang Yaokun

Zhang Yaokun is a Chinese footballer who currently plays as a defender for Dalian Shide in the Chinese Super League.-Club career:Zhang Yaokun started his professional career in 1998 with Dalian Shide , however due to an ankle fracture he struggled to establish himself within the team and it was...

|stadium = KLFA Stadium

KLFA Stadium

KLFA Stadium or Kuala Lumpur Football Association Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It is the current home stadium of Kuala Lumpur FA, and also host home matches for Felda United FC. Former Malaysia teams that...

, Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur

(Malaysia)
|attendance = 200
|referee = Abdullah Balideh (Qatar

Qatar Football Association

The Qatar Football Association is the governing body of football in Qatar.-Beginnings:The advent of football at Qatar dates back to the year of 1946, accompanied by the arrival of oil companies...

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China PR won 11 – 0 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

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The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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Bawab

Thaer Bawab

Tha'er Fayed Bawab is a Jordanian football striker of Palestinian and Lebanese descent. He currently plays for Liga I club Gaz Metan Mediaş.-Real Madrid:Bawab's family moved to Catalonia, Spain when he was a kid...

Abu Keshek

Mo'ayyad Abu Keshek

Mo'ayyad Omar Suleiman Abu Keshek is a Jordanian footballer who is a Forward for Al-Faisaly and a member of the Jordan national football team and has always played as player number 10...

Amer

Amer Deeb

Amer Deeb Mohammad Khalil is a Jordanian footballer of Palestinian origin, who plays for Al-Wahdat and the Jordan national football team and has always played as player number 7 of Jordan and number 8 of Al-Wahdat....

Aqel

Hatem Aqel

Hatem Mohammad Yusuf Aqel is a Jordanian footballer who is a defender for Al-Faisaly . He is a member of the Jordan national football team and has always played as player number 17.-International career:...

Bashar

Bashar Bani Yaseen

Bashar Mustafa Bani Yaseen is a Jordanian footballer who plays in defense for Al-Wahdat. He is also a member of the Jordan national football team and has always played as player number 6 until currently he became number 8...

|penaltyscore = 6 – 5
|penalties2 = Kudrenko
Harchenko

Vadim Harchenko

Vadim Harchenko, , born on 28 May 1984, is a Kyrgyzstani footballer who is a midfielder of Dordoi Bishkek. He was member of the Kyrgyzstan national football team. In 2006 he was named Midfielder of the Year in Kyrgyzstan. He switched to Russian nationality in July 2011, and is no more eligible to...

Samsaliev

Talant Samsaliev

Talant Samsaliev is a Kyrgyzstani footballer who plays for Dordoi Bishkek. He is a member of the Kyrgyzstan national football team.-Goals for Senior National Team:-References:*...

Sydykov

Ruslan Sydykov

Ruslan Sydykov , born in a Tatar family on 4 January 1975, is a Kyrgyzstani footballer who is a defender for Dordoi Bishkek. He is a member of the Kyrgyzstan national football team. Sydykov won the Kyrgyzstan footballer of the year in 2005 and 2006 .-Goals for Senior National Team:-External links:**...

Esenkul Uulu

Cholponbek Esenkul Uulu

Cholponbek Esenkul Uulu is a Kyrgyzstani footballer who is a striker for Abdish-Ata Kant. He is a member of the Kyrgyzstan national football team.-Goals for Senior National Team:-References:*...

Vyacheslav

Vyacheslav Amin

Vyacheslav Amin is a Kyrgyzstani footballer who is a defender for Abdish-Ata Kant. He is a member of the Kyrgyzstan national football team.-External links:*...

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2 – 2 on aggregate after extra time; Jordan won 6 – 5 on penalty kicks and advanced to the Third Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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Al-Shehhi
Al-Darmaki
Al-Kas
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|stadium = Al Jazira Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium

Al Jazira Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium

Al Jazira Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. It is currently used mostly for football and cricket matches and is the home ground of Al Jazira Club....

, Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi , literally Father of Gazelle, is the capital and the second largest city of the United Arab Emirates in terms of population and the largest of the seven member emirates of the United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi lies on a T-shaped island jutting into the Persian Gulf from the central western...

|attendance = 12,000
|referee = Subkhiddin Mohd Salleh

Subkhiddin Mohd Salleh

Subkhiddin Mohd Salleh is a Malaysian football referee who currently resides in Parit Buntar. He has been refereeing in the Super League Malaysia since 1995. He has been a full international referee for FIFA since 2000. In 2008, Subkhiddin became a AFC Elite referee...

(Malaysia

Football Association of Malaysia

The Football Association of Malaysia is the governing body for football in Malaysia, responsible for organising the Malaysian national football team and the major football and futsal tournaments within the country. The Football Association of Malaysia main headquarters is located at Wisma...

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United Arab Emirates won 6 – 0 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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John

Jesse John

Jaycee John Okwunwanne is a Nigerian footballer who was naturalized to represent Bahrain internationally.As as a striker, he plays for Qatar Stars League side Al Kharitiyat.-Career:...

Abdulrahman

Mahmood Abdulrahman

Mahmood Abdulrahman , also known as Ringo, is a Bahraini footballer. He currently plays for Al Shamal Sports Club as well as the Bahrain national football team. He was named Player of the tournament when AlMuharraq won the 2008 AFC Cup...

Hubail

A'ala Hubail

On 5 April 2011 A'ala Hubail and his brother Mohamed were arrested by the Bahraini authorities and held in custody on an indefinite basis. A'ala Hubail, a trained paramedic, had attended demonstrations during the 2011 Bahraini protests and had reportedly helped provide medical assistance...

|goals2 = Bunyamin Omar
|stadium = Bahrain National Stadium

Bahrain National Stadium

The Bahrain National Stadium is the national stadium of Bahrain, located in East Riffa. It can accommodate 35,000 people and is used mostly for football matches. It was built in 1982. Various aspects of the stadium will be renovated, such as the seats and roof.-External links:**...

, Manama

Manama

Manama is the capital and largest city of Bahrain, with an approximate population of 155,000 people.Long an important trading center in the Persian Gulf, Manama is home to a very diverse population...

|attendance = 4,000
|referee = Yang Zhiqiang (China PR

Football Association of the People's Republic of China

The Football Association of the People's Republic of China , or commonly known as the Chinese Football Association , is the governing body of football in the People's Republic of China...

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Cheung Sai Ho
Cheng Siu Wai

Cheng Siu Wai

Cheng Siu Wai is a Hong Kong professional football player playing for Hong Kong First Division League club Sun Hei SC. His usual position is striker.-Club career:...

Lam Ka Wai

Lam Ka Wai is a Hong Kong professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Kitchee in Hong Kong First Division League. He is one of the best of Hong Kong's next generation of footballers.-Early career:...

|goals2 = Da Silva

Emílio da Silva

Emilio Ribeiro Neves da Silva, known simply as Emílio da Silva; born 5 April 1982 in Dili, East Timor , is a footballer from East Timor who has represented AD Esperança since 2004...

|stadium = Hong Kong Stadium

Hong Kong Stadium

Hong Kong Stadium is the main sports venue of Hong Kong. Redeveloped from the old Government Stadium it reincarnated as Hong Kong Stadium in 1994...

, Hong Kong

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...

|attendance = 1,542
|referee = Mohsen Torky

Mohsen Torky

Mohsen Torky is a Football referee in Iran who has been refing in Iran's Pro League for a few seasons and has been on the international list since 2003. He was the first Iranian referee to ref the Tehran derby after 14 years.-Referee career:...

(Iran

Islamic Republic of Iran Football Federation

The Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Iran ' is the governing body for football in Iran. It was founded in 1920, and has been a member of FIFA since 1945. It is also a member of the Asian Football Confederation...

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Hong Kong won 11 – 3 on aggregate and advanced to the Second Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Second Round

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Al Sayed

Maher Al Sayed

Maher Al Sayed is a Syrian football player who is currently playing for Al-Jaish in the Syrian Premier League.-Goals for Senior National Team:-External links:...

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|stadium = Abbasiyyin Stadium

Abbasiyyin Stadium

Abbasiyyin Stadium in Damascus is an all-seater stadium in Syria. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It serves as a home ground of Al-Jaish. The stadium was built in 1976 and holds 30,000 spectators....

, Damascus

Damascus

Damascus , commonly known in Syria as Al Sham , and as the City of Jasmine , is the capital and the second largest city of Syria after Aleppo, both are part of the country's 14 governorates. In addition to being one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Damascus is a major...

|attendance = 3,000
|referee = Khalil Al Ghamdi (Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Football Federation

The Saudi Arabia Football Federation is the football governing body of Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1956, its responsibilities include administration of club competitions and national teams....

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Issmael
|stadium = Pamir Stadium

Pamir Stadium

Pamir Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium currently holds 24,000, which is all seated. It is being reconstructed to hold over 30,000. It is currently the home ground of the Tajikistan national football...

, Dushanbe

Dushanbe

-Economy:Coal, lead, and arsenic are mined nearby in the cities of Nurek and Kulob allowing for the industrialization of Dushanbe. The Nurek Dam, the world's highest as of 2008, generates 95% of Tajikistan's electricity, and another dam, the Roghun Dam, is planned on the Vakhsh River...

(Tajikistan

Tajikistan

Tajikistan , officially the Republic of Tajikistan , is a mountainous landlocked country in Central Asia. Afghanistan borders it to the south, Uzbekistan to the west, Kyrgyzstan to the north, and China to the east....

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|attendance = 2,000
|referee = Ravshan Irmatov

Ravshan Irmatov

Ravshan Sayfiddinovich Irmatov is an Uzbek football referee.-Biography and career:His father was also a referee, working in the Soviet Union competitions. He has been a full international referee for FIFA since 2003...

(Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan Football Federation

The Uzbekistan Football Federation is the governing body of football in Uzbekistan, controlling the Uzbek national team. It was founded in 1946, while Uzbekistan was still under Soviet rule, and has been a member of FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation since 1994.The federation organizes the...

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Syria won 5 – 1 on aggregate and advanced to the Second Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Second Round

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Al-Hubaishi

Fekri Al-Hubaishi

Fekri Al-Hubaishi is a Yemeni football striker. He currently plays for Al-Saqr. He is a member of the Yemen national football team.- Career :...

Thabit
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|stadium = Ali Muhsin Al-Muriasi Stadium, Sana'a

Sana'a

-Districts:*Al Wahdah District*As Sabain District*Assafi'yah District*At Tahrir District*Ath'thaorah District*Az'zal District*Bani Al Harith District*Ma'ain District*Old City District*Shu'aub District-Old City:...

|attendance = 3,000
|referee = Mohammad Mansour (Lebanon) }}

Ashfaq

Ali Ashfaq

Ali Ashfaq is a Maldivian footballer nicknamed "Dhagandey" . He has played as a forward for club Valencia, New Radiant, DPMM FC and currently playing for V.B Sports Club in the Maldivian Dhiraagu Dhivehi League...

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|stadium = Galolhu National Stadium

Rasmee Dhandu Stadium

Rasmee Dhandu Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Malé, Maldives. The word "Rasmee" means official in local language Dhivehi, while Dhandu means open ground/stadium. It is currently used mostly for football matches of the Dhivehi League, FAM Cup, and International matches. The stadium holds...

, Malé

Malé

Malé , is the capital and most populous city in the Republic of Maldives. It is located at the southern edge of North Malé Atoll . It is also one of the Administrative divisions of the Maldives. Traditionally it was the King's Island, from where the ancient Maldive Royal dynasties ruled and where...

|attendance = 8,900
|referee = Subrata Sarkar (India

All India Football Federation

The All India Football Federation is the organisation which manages the game of association football in India. It administers the running of the India national football team and also controls the I-League, India's premier domestic club competition, in addition to various other competitions and...

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Yemen won 3 – 2 on aggregate and advanced to the Second Round

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Vasiev

Dilshod Vasiev

Dilshod Vasiev is a Tajikistani football midfielder, currently at Esteghlal Dushanbe.-Goals for Senior National Team:-External links:**...

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|stadium = Central Stadium, Dushanbe

Dushanbe

|attendance = 10,000
|referee = Kadyrbek Chynybekov (Kyrgyzstan

Football Federation of Kyrgyz Republic

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Tajikistan won 6 – 1 on aggregate and advanced to the Second Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Second Round

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Jong Chol-Min

Jong Chol-Min

Jong Chol-Min is a North Korean international football player.Jong has made two appearances for the Korea DPR national football team in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifying rounds. He also played for Korea DPR in the 2005 FIFA U-17 World Championship in Peru and the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup in...

|stadium = National Sports Stadium

National Sports Stadium (Mongolia)

National Sports Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and has a capacity 20,000. The Naadam festival, which celebrates Mongolian independence, is held there every July....

, Ulaanbaatar

Ulaanbaatar

Ulan Bator or Ulaanbaatar is the capital and largest city of Mongolia. An independent municipality, the city is not part of any province, and its population as of 2008 is over one million....

|attendance = 4,870
|referee = Hiroyoshi Takayama (Japan

Japan Football Association

The Japan Football Association, sometimes known as the Japan Soccer Association , is the governing body responsible for the administration of association football in Japan. It is responsible for the national team as well as club competitions....

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Kim Kuk-Jin
Jong Chol-Min

Jong Chol-Min

Jon Kwang-Il
|goals2 = Lkhümbengarav

Donorovyn Lkhümbengarav

Donorovyn Lümbengarav , is a Mongolian footballer who plays as a defender. He is a member of the Mongolia national football team, and has participated in nine FIFA World Cup qualifying matches. He is also the captain of the national team....

|stadium = Kim Il Sung Stadium, Pyongyang

Pyongyang

Pyongyang is the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, commonly known as North Korea, and the largest city in the country. Pyongyang is located on the Taedong River and, according to preliminary results from the 2008 population census, has a population of 3,255,388. The city was...

|attendance = 5,000
|referee = Ram Gosh (Bangladesh

Bangladesh Football Federation

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Korea DPR won 9 – 2 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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Mudhafar

Hassan Mudhafar

Hassan Yousuf Mudhafar Al-Ghailani commonly refer as Hassan , born June 26, 1980 is an Omani football defender. He recently played for Al-Rayyan and is a member of the Oman national football team. Hussain scored a magnificent goal against U.A.E. in qualification for the 2007 Asian Cup, as well as...

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|stadium = Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex

Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex

Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex also known locally as, Boshar , is a government owned multi-purpose stadium in the Boshar district of Muscat, Oman. It is currently used mostly for football matches, and also has facilities for athletics. The stadium originally had a capacity of over 40,000, but after...

, Muscat

Muscat, Oman

Muscat is the capital of Oman. It is also the seat of government and largest city in the Governorate of Muscat. As of 2008, the population of the Muscat metropolitan area was 1,090,797. The metropolitan area spans approximately and includes six provinces called wilayats...

|attendance = 15,000
|referee = Fareed Al Marzouqi (UAE

United Arab Emirates Football Association

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Al Hinai
|stadium = Dasarath Rangasala Stadium

Dasarath Rangasala Stadium

Dasarath Rangasala Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Tripureshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal. It is the Biggest stadium in Nepal. It is currently used mostly for football matches and cultural and entertainment programs. The stadium holds 25,000 spectators and seats 5,000 was built in 1956. Most of...

, Kathmandu
|attendance = 10,000
|referee = Satop Tongkhan (Thailand

Football Association of Thailand

The Football Association of Thailand or the full name is the Football Association of Thailand under Patronage of His Majesty the King is the governing body of football in Thailand. It was founded in 25 April 1916 and then joined FIFA in 23 June 1925 and AFC in 1957.Recently the FAT has been...

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Oman won 4 – 0 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

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Wilkinson

John Wilkinson (Singaporean footballer)

John Wilkinson is a professional footballer who plays for Insee Police United and the Singapore national football team.-Club career:...

Noh Alam Shah

Mohd Noh Alam Shah

Mohamed Noh Alam Shah is a professional football player from Singapore. He currently plays for the Indonesia Super League side Arema....

|stadium = Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Doha

Doha

Doha is the capital city of the state of Qatar. Located on the Persian Gulf, it had a population of 998,651 in 2008, and is also one of the municipalities of Qatar...

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Qatar

Qatar , also known as the State of Qatar or locally Dawlat Qaṭar, is a sovereign Arab state, located in the Middle East, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its...

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|attendance = 75
|referee = Mushen Basma (Syria

Syrian Arab Federation for Football

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El Ali

Mahmoud El Ali

Mahmoud El Ali is a Lebanese footballer who currently plays for Al-Ahed in Lebanon. He represents the Lebanon national football team at international level. He is a striker.-Career:...

|goals2 = Chetri

Sunil Chetri

Sunil Chhetri is a Indian footballer who currently plays for Mohun Bagan A.C. in the I-League.Chhetri started his football career playing for school teams and then for his local club, City Club. Since then, he has represented I-League clubs Mohun Bagan, East Bengal Club and JCT FC...

|stadium = Saida International Stadium

Saida International Stadium

Saida International Stadium is a 22,600 capacity multi-purpose stadium in Saida , Lebanon. The stadium was built on the expanded grounds of the old Saida Municipal Stadium, as one of the venues to host matches during the 2000 AFC Asian Cup that was held in Lebanon. It is currently mostly used for...

, Saida
|attendance = 500
|referee = Saad Al Fahdli (Kuwait

Kuwait Football Association

The Kuwait Football Association is the governing body of football in Kuwait.Kuwait have twice been suspended by FIFA for political interference since 2007 and are only being allowed to participate in the 2011 Asian Cup qualifying campaign and other international competitions on a provisional...

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Dias

Steven Dias

Steven Benedic Dias is an Indian professional football player currently playing for Churchill Brothers S.C. of the I-League. An attacking midfielder who plays on the wings, he is known for his long range shooting, crossing and passing...

|goals2 = Ghaddar

Mohammed Ghaddar

Mohammed Mahmoud Ghaddar is a Lebanese footballer who currently plays for Kelantan FA in the Malaysian Super League and the Lebanon national football team.Ghaddar is the first ever Lebanese footballer to play for Kelantan FA.-Nejmeh:...

|stadium = Fatorda Stadium

Fatorda Stadium

The Fatorda Stadium, is a football stadium located in Margao, Goa and is the current home of Churchill Brothers S.C., Dempo S.C., Salgaocar S.C., and Sporting Clube de Goa. The stadium opened in 1989 and has an capacity of 27,300...

, Goa

Goa

Goa , a former Portuguese colony, is India's smallest state by area and the fourth smallest by population. Located in South West India in the region known as the Konkan, it is bounded by the state of Maharashtra to the north, and by Karnataka to the east and south, while the Arabian Sea forms its...

|attendance = 10,000
|referee = Salem Mujghef (Jordan

Jordan Football Association

The Jordan Football Association is the governing body of football in Jordan.-Affiliation:* FIFA* AFC* Union Arab de Football Federation* WAFF-External links:* * * at AFC site...

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Lebanon won 6 – 3 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

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The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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|goals2 = Samel
|stadium = Olympic Stadium (Saparmurat)

Olympic Stadium (Ashkhabad)

Ashgabat Olympic Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 35,000 people and was built in 2003...

, Ashgabat
|attendance = 5,000
|referee = Rustam Saidov (Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan Football Federation

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Turkmenistan won 5 – 1 on aggregate and advanced to the Second Round

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This page provides the summaries of the AFC First Round matches for the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
2010 FIFA World Cup qualification
The qualification competition for the 2010 FIFA World Cup was a series of tournaments organised by the six FIFA confederations. Each confederation — the AFC , CAF , CONCACAF , CONMEBOL , OFC , and UEFA — was allocated a certain number of the 32 places at the tournament...

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Format

In this round teams ranked from 6–24 were randomly drawn against teams ranked from 25–43, and the draw took place on 6 August 2007 in the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

of the Asian qualifiers, while the eight remaining teams advanced to the second round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Second Round

in November 2007.

Matches

Iraq won 7 – 0 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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Uzbekistan won 11 – 0 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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Thailand won 13 – 2 on aggregate and advanced to the Second Round

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Qatar won 6 – 0 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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China PR won 11 – 0 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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Bhutan withdrew. Kuwait advanced to the Third Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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2 – 2 on aggregate after extra time; Jordan won 6 – 5 on penalty kicks and advanced to the Third Round

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The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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United Arab Emirates won 6 – 0 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

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The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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Bahrain won 4 – 1 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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Hong Kong won 11 – 3 on aggregate and advanced to the Second Round

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Syria won 5 – 1 on aggregate and advanced to the Second Round

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Yemen won 3 – 2 on aggregate and advanced to the Second Round

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Tajikistan won 6 – 1 on aggregate and advanced to the Second Round

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Korea DPR won 9 – 2 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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Oman won 4 – 0 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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Singapore won 7 – 0 on aggregate and advanced to the Second Round

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Lebanon won 6 – 3 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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Turkmenistan won 5 – 1 on aggregate and advanced to the Second Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Second Round

Format

In this round teams ranked from 6–24 were randomly drawn against teams ranked from 25–43, and the draw took place on 6 August 2007 in the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

of the Asian qualifiers, while the eight remaining teams advanced to the second round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Second Round

in November 2007.

Matches

Iraq won 7 – 0 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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Uzbekistan won 11 – 0 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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Thailand won 13 – 2 on aggregate and advanced to the Second Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Second Round

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Qatar won 6 – 0 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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China PR won 11 – 0 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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Bhutan withdrew. Kuwait advanced to the Third Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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2 – 2 on aggregate after extra time; Jordan won 6 – 5 on penalty kicks and advanced to the Third Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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United Arab Emirates won 6 – 0 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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Bahrain won 4 – 1 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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Hong Kong won 11 – 3 on aggregate and advanced to the Second Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Second Round

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Syria won 5 – 1 on aggregate and advanced to the Second Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Second Round

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Yemen won 3 – 2 on aggregate and advanced to the Second Round

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Tajikistan won 6 – 1 on aggregate and advanced to the Second Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Second Round

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Korea DPR won 9 – 2 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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Oman won 4 – 0 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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Singapore won 7 – 0 on aggregate and advanced to the Second Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Second Round

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Lebanon won 6 – 3 on aggregate and advanced to the Third Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Third Round

The AFC Third Round of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was decided by a random draw which was conducted in Durban, South Africa on 25 November 2007...

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Turkmenistan won 5 – 1 on aggregate and advanced to the Second Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Second Round

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Guam withdrew. Indonesia advanced to the Second Round

2010 FIFA World Cup qualification - AFC Second Round

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