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WCQ - AFC Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japan | 9 | +21 | 20 |
| 2 | Australia | 9 | +8 | 16 |
| 3 | Saudi Arabia | 9 | 0 | 13 |
| 4 | Indonesia | 9 | -5 | 12 |
| 5 | Bahrain | 9 | -10 | 6 |
| 6 | China | 9 | -14 | 6 |
Team Leaders
Top Scorers
| # | Player | Goals | M | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhang Yuning | 3 | 14 | 2 | |
| Wang Shangyuan | 1 | 14 | 1 | |
| Wei Shihao | 1 | 12 | 2 |
Top Assists
| # | Player | Assists | M | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhang Yuning | 2 | 14 | 3 | |
| Wei Shihao | 2 | 12 | 1 | |
| Wang Shangyuan | 1 | 14 | 1 |