nst the third-placed team in the other Asian group then a side from the North, Central and Caribbeanregion. 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. Ozil on Saturday wrote, “It’s September 2nd, 2017. On the fringes are Marcello Lippi’s China, who could yet steal a place in the playoffs if they beat Qatar away and both Uzbekistan and Syria lose. teenager Denis Shapovalov and Spanish 12th seed Pablo Carreno Busta providing the opening act before three successive women’s matches. Sam Querrey, the last American hope in the men’s draw, then wraps up singles action on the main court when he plays German 23rd seed Mischa Zverev. A win over Iran, who remain unbeaten in this phase of qualifying, would be a stunning achievement by. They need to beat Thailand in Melbourne on Tuesday then hope Japan can hold Saudi Arabia to a draw o. Strange things have happened earlier when Bangladesh and Australia played a Test match at Chittagong. Here’s the real story behind my new partner ???? pic.