ai Blue, however, to snatch the second direct berth to Russia and deny third-placed Australia. With three games left Wales are third in Group D, four points behind leaders Serbia and two behind Ireland. The Socceroos take on Thailand in Melbourne knowing victory may not be enough to ensure an automatic place should Saudi Arabia defeat the Samurai Blue in Jeddah. Halilhodzic has rested captain Makoto Hasebe and also left Borussia Dortmund midfielder Shinji Kagaw. Win over the Samurai Blue in Jeddah will see Saudi Arabia seal spot in Russia. se in on Europa League semisArsene Wenger backs injury-free Alexandre Lacazette to deliver for ArsenalMesut Ozil and his Arsenal teammates have faced a lot of criticism since the beginning of the season after losing two of the three Premier League fixtures. “I hope that the last three sets can be a good turning point for me because, in my opinion, I . ve been in Asia for qualification,” Australia’s stand-in captain Mark Milligan said of the Thailand game in comments on Football Federation Australia’s website, Australia are third in Group B and trail Saudi Arabia on goal difference, meaning wins for both teams could see the Saudis seal their spot in Russia and Ange Postecoglou’s team head into the playoffs. Warwickshire started off their chase in a disappointing manned when they lost openers Sibley and Ed Pollock early and were eventually left tottering at 63/4. Kohli scored the winning runs with two overs remaining.