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ASIA
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| First round: 10 groups of four teams each. Group winners qualify for second round. |
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Second round: Two groups of five teams. Group winners qualify for World Cup. Runners-up qualify for third round.
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Third round and Euro play-off: Home and away play-off between group runners-up. Winners qualify for play-off with European team.
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Euro/Asian play-off: Home and away play-off between third round winners and one European group runner-up.
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| Third round and Euro play-off - First leg |
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| October 25, 2001 |
Iran |
1-0 |
UAE |
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| Third round and Euro play-off - Second leg |
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| October 31, 2001 |
UAE |
0-3 |
Iran |
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