If we do earn 3rd spot...which team you prefer playing? I prefer Uzbekistan, because Bahrain against us will give them an adrenaline rush and they'll play their hearts out to eliminate 'big brother'. Uzbek is more talented, but also less predictable (like us)
I prefer Bahrain. Uzbeks are very hard to play away, and I actually think they do step up their game against us. Bahrain might raise their game a little bit but in the end العين ما تعلى عن الحاجب. I wouldn't be worried about beating them over two legs. But inshallah we'll take 2nd spot.
I am looking at the second place right now too and agree wih Saudi64. Neways since you set up this poll, at the moment it looks like Uzbekistan is stronger than Bahrain. So i want to play with Uzbekistan. Because seriously if we cant defeat a 3rd place team in the playoffs, there's no use going to the world cup. After saying that, i expect Saudi Arabia to win against North Korea.
I say Bahrain, its always easier playing our neighbors than playing outsiders if you think about it, but i think we have a good shot at 2nd place.
talking about 3rd place it is most likely bahrain coz they are at home to uzbeks and just need a point to finish it.. second thing our chances of being thrid depends on iran and south korea match..if iran by chance wins then saudi have to win only 2 seal second spot.if we draw then iran will take second and north korea will be third.. if iran loses or holds south korea then we have 2 spots 3rd or 2nd for sure...both teams stats will entirely depend on iran vs sk match which will be over hours before our nk game... hope fully we should have positive feeling and saudi will fininsh second..
Both matches will be played at the same time so Saudi Arabia should play only for Win which Saudi Arabia is capable of doing so ...
Honestly, if we can't beat North Korea at home with our current squad (which is as close as it gets to our ideal team), then we probably have no business being in the WC.
fifa actually wanted it at the same time (2 at saudi!) but than they thought about delaying both of them two hours (4 at saudi) and just now decided to make it at like 9 saudi time, witch is horrible for korea (cause its like 3 am their time)
i think you guys are best off playing bahrain as you are familiar with them and uzbek are full of surprises.
I think we're too close to qualify. frankly if we can't beat North Korea on our soil that's indicates we should not be in South Africa.. I am very sure that we are going to be in south Africa through the doors of North Korea ( ان شاءالله )
While I'm expecting 2nd place, I would like to face off against Bahrain. We traditionally have played worse outside our comfort zone.