Qatar, Oman in, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain out

• by Soccer America , Feb 29, 2012

[WORLD CUP 2014 QUALIFYING] Mohammed Kasola's goal in the 83rd minute gave Qatar a 2-2 tie with Iran and sent it through to the final round of World Cup 2014 qualifying in Asia. The final day appeared to be a formality for the Qataris, but Bahrain beat Indonesia, 10-0, to make up a deficit of nine goals in goal difference. Saudi Arabia, which qualified for four straight World Cups, will once again miss out on the finals. The Saudis' 4-2 loss at Australia sent tiny Oman through to the final 10 in Asia when it beat Thailand, 2-0. South Korea ended the suspense when it beat Kuwait, 2-0, to move through along with Lebanon in Group B.

Final Standings:
Group A
*Iraq 15
*Jordan 12
China 9
Singapore 0
Group B
*South Korea 13
*Lebanon 10
Kuwait 8
UAE 3
Group C
*Uzbekistan 16
*Japan 10
North Korea 7
Tajikistan 1
Group D
*Australia 15
*Oman 8
Saudi Arabia 6
Thailand 4
Group E
*Iran 12
*Qatar 10
Bahrain 9
Indonesia 0