It was also in the process of building its own headquarters which Nenzani said would be a significant money-saving project in the long term. However, with only the top two teams able to qualify for Russia directly, third-placed Australia will hope the Samurai Blue can emerge with a win or hold the Saudis to a draw. The top two teams from both Asian groups qualify directly, with the third-placed sides to battle eac. But Iran coach Carlos Queiroz has stressed his team will not ease up despite having already qualified for a fifth World Cup appearance. The Asian Cup champions will be favoured to beat lowly Thailand in Melbourne in their last qualifier. “We let them get back into their formation and sorted in their own half very easily. ursday’s incident at The Oval when a crossbow bolt had landed on the pitch during the county match between Surrey and Middlesex that subsequently led to the suspension of day’s play. However, that is of little concern to Japan, whose players have their own internal battles to impress Halilhodzic and keep their place on his World Cup squad. I’m getting good energy from the crowd in every match, and I’m feeling every day much better with my game. Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, South Korea, Syria, Uzbekistan and China all jostle for the remaining tickets.