Uzbekistan has made history by qualifying for the World Cup finals for the first time at their eighth attempt, securing progress with a 0-0 draw against the United Arab Emirates. Goalkeeper Utkir Yusupov was crucial, making several key saves. Meanwhile, China faced elimination following a loss to Indonesia, maintaining their poor qualification record. Australia, aiming for their sixth consecutive World Cup, won against Japan with a last-minute goal from Aziz Behich, who expressed relief and excitement post-match. The competition remains fierce with teams jockeying for advancement in the Asian qualifiers.
"It hasn't sunk in just yet but when the final whistle went it was a great feeling," Behich said. "It was a tough game and we had to grind it out. It's been a long campaign and we have worked so hard."
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