“There are a number of players, experienced players, including myself, that are reaching a crucial period. ’High-flying Japan’s final World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday is a dead rubbe. With three games left Wales are third in Group D, four points behind leaders Serbia and two behind Ireland. r but the team still regard it as a ‘crucial’ clash, according to striker Shinji Okazaki. “I know all the opponents are behind me, so I should win every match, which is tough. sia while the eight best runners-up will enter a two-leg playoff for an additional four berths. the Russian wildcard has been unapologetic, delivering Wozniacki a stinging rebuke. The duo will now take on?Romanian-Spanish combination of Sorana Cirstea and Sara Sorribes Tormo for a place in the quarterfinals. The third placed side can still qualify for Russia but must negotiate a tortuous series of playoffs. Tennis chiefs explained the delay in making a decision on a possible suspension on having to wait for a tranlsation of the player’s brief remarks.