Saudis beat Lebanon 2-1 to close in on round four

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RIYADH, June 7 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia moved in on a place in the fourth round of Asian World Cup qualifying after beating Lebanon 2-1 on Saturday.

A second-half double from Redha Tukar kept the Saudis in second place in the Group Four standings and one point away from joining Uzbekistan in the fourth and final round.

With the match shifted to the Saudi capital because of security concerns in Lebanon, the Saudis took full advantage and went ahead two minutes after the break.

Tukar struck again at the hour mark and Mohamad Ghaddar pulled one back for bottom side Lebanon in stoppage time.

Saudi Arabia, who are eyeing a spot at their fifth finals, need only a draw from next week’s game with Singapore to advance to the next round.

Four Asian teams will earn places at South Africa 2010, with the fifth-placed side entering a playoff with the Oceania winners for another berth.

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