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After matchday eight of Asia's World Cup qualifiers, ESPN's writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down the biggest performances across the continent.
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WCQ - AFC Table
# | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | South Korea | 8 | +7 | 16 |
2 | Jordan | 8 | +6 | 13 |
3 | Iraq | 8 | +1 | 12 |
4 | Oman | 8 | -2 | 10 |
5 | Palestine | 8 | -5 | 6 |
6 | Kuwait | 8 | -7 | 5 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
# | Player | Goals | M | A |
---|---|---|---|---|
Son Heung-Min | 10 | 12 | 4 | |
Lee Jae-Sung | 4 | 14 | 3 | |
Lee Kang-in | 4 | 13 | 5 |
Top Assists
# | Player | Assists | M | G |
---|---|---|---|---|
Lee Kang-in | 5 | 13 | 4 | |
Son Heung-Min | 4 | 12 | 10 | |
Lee Jae-Sung | 3 | 14 | 4 |