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WCQ - AFC Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 6 | +20 | 16 |
| 2 | Australia | 6 | +1 | 7 |
| 3 | Indonesia | 6 | -3 | 6 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 6 | -3 | 6 |
| 5 | Bahrain | 6 | -5 | 6 |
| 6 | China | 6 | -10 | 6 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wu Lei | 5 | 7 | 1 | |
| Zhang Yuning | 3 | 11 | 2 | |
| Wang Shangyuan | 1 | 12 | 1 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhang Yuning | 2 | 11 | 3 | |
| Wei Shihao | 2 | 9 | 1 | |
| Wang Shangyuan | 1 | 12 | 1 |