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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yousef Naser | 5 | 11 | 0 | |
| Mohammad Daham | 4 | 13 | 2 | |
| Eid Al-Rasheed.. | 1 | 11 | 2 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammad Daham | 2 | 13 | 4 | |
| Eid Al-Rasheed.. | 2 | 11 | 1 | |
| Ahmad Al Dhefi.. | 1 | 13 | 0 |