[WORLD CUP 2014 QUALIFYING: Asia] Shinji Okazaki‘s goal a minute from time gave Japan a 2-1 win at Oman and moved itcloser to advancing to the World Cup finals for the fifth time in a row. Iran’s chances of qualifying took a hit when it lost at home to Uzbekistan, 1-0, on UlugbekBakaev‘s goal.

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