Asian top spots up for grabs

Pole position in Asia's FIFA World Cup groups will be up for grabs on Saturday, with Australia and Korea Republic watching from the sidelines.

Asian qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ enters the final stages on Saturday 28 March as eight of the remaining ten teams resume battle on Matchday 6. With group leaders Australia and Korea Republic both sitting this round of fixtures out, their rivals are provided with a precious chance to move to the top of the standings.
In Group A, second-placed Japan will move a point clear of the Socceroos should they defeat Bahrain at home. At the same time, three points against the visiting United Arab Emirates will send Korea DPR to the top of Group B, while a home win against Saudi Arabia will see Iran return to the top two.
Matchday 6 fixtures:28 March 2009

Group A: Japan-Bahrain, Uzbekistan-Qatar
Group B: Korea DPR-United Arab Emirates, Iran-Saudi Arabia