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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almoez Ali | 12 | 11 | 1 | |
| Akram Afif | 4 | 12 | 9 | |
| Ahmed Alrawi | 3 | 8 | 0 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akram Afif | 9 | 12 | 4 | |
| Homam Ahmed | 4 | 10 | 0 | |
| Almoez Ali | 1 | 11 | 12 |