Group A, meanwhile, has a four-way tussle for the two remaining spots that could lead to the World Cup. World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia still ‘crucial’ for Japan, says Shinji Okazaki. All the bowlers showed the tricks we got and bowled really well on a used wicket, ” said Samit Patel who was adjudged man of the match in the post-match presentation. 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. Dolgopolov has had an impressive run at Flushing Meadows, beating 15th seed Tomas Berdych and Serbia’s Viktor Troicki in previous rounds, but Nadal has a plan. I am close,” smiled Del Potro, following a clinical 6-3 6-3 6-4 victory over 11th-seeded Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut on Saturday. hid Halilhodzic’s side can afford to ease off against the Saudis in Jeddah. Pat Cummins is expected to lead the attack once again. In front of a packed and exuberant house at the Sporthalle here, the South American boxing giants were simply unstoppable and emerged champions by quite a distance. It’s Cuba all the way at AIBA World Championships.