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WCQ - AFC Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Qatar | 2 | +1 | 4 |
| 2 | United Arab Emira.. | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Oman | 2 | -1 | 1 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harib Abdalla | 6 | 18 | 2 | |
| Sultan Adil Al.. | 5 | 10 | 0 | |
| Ali Saleh Amro | 3 | 14 | 4 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ali Saleh Amro | 4 | 14 | 3 | |
| Harib Abdalla | 2 | 18 | 6 | |
| Yahia Nader | 2 | 15 | 0 |