China moved into the final round of Asian World Cup 2018 qualifying for the first time since 2001 when it beat Qatar, 2-0, to clinch one of four second-place berths in the 12-team final round (twogroups of six). You have to go back to the tenure of Bora Milutinovic for the last time the Chinese have advanced this far. China qualified for the 2002 World Cup to clinch its only trip to thefinals.
Asia 12:
GROUP WINNERS:
Australia
Iran
Uzbekistan
Qatar
South Korea
Japan
Thailand
Saudi Arabia
BEST RUNNERS-UP:
Syria
Iraq
China
United Arab Emirates
Note: Draw will take place April 12 in Kuala Lumpur.