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. ince undergoing knee surgery in March, and celebrated a 2-0 win over Australia that sealed Japan’s qualification for the tournament in Russia next year. “I think I finally settled in after being a bit over-amped at the start. Bangladesh won by a narrow margin of 20 runs and now lead the two match series 1-0. The moment Notts Outlaws became #Blast17 Champions. legends to behave like legends – my advice to these former Gunners: stop talking and start supporting. Uzbekistan finished a distant second in the event one gold, three silver and a couple of bronze medals. The team may have been overshadowed by local media reports of dissent within the ranks and speculation over their Bosnian coach’s future in the leadup to the Australia game. Garbine Muguruza will take on Petra Kvitova in a possibly intriguing clash in the US Open on Sunday. But for months the national hero — now fourth in the world rankings — has been a shadow of his former self.