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WCQ - AFC Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iran | 8 | +9 | 20 |
| 2 | Uzbekistan | 8 | +4 | 17 |
| 3 | United Arab Emira.. | 8 | +7 | 13 |
| 4 | Qatar | 8 | -5 | 10 |
| 5 | Kyrgyz Republic | 8 | -6 | 6 |
| 6 | North Korea | 8 | -9 | 2 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fábio Lima | 8 | 8 | 2 | |
| Harib Abdalla | 5 | 13 | 2 | |
| Sultan Adil Al.. | 4 | 7 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harib Abdalla | 2 | 13 | 5 | |
| Tahnoon Al Zaa.. | 2 | 10 | 0 | |
| Fábio Lima | 2 | 8 | 8 |