SINGAPORE (Reuters) - Asian heavyweights Japan and Iran kicked-off their World Cup bids with surprise draws against Singapore and Turkmenistan on Tuesday as the region's minnows continued to justify the decision for a qualifying revamp.
Singapore owed much to goalkeeper Izwan Mahbud after their goalless draw at the Saitama Stadium, while Turkmenistan's Ruslan Mingazow scored just before halftime in Dashoguz as three-times Asian champions Iran were held 1-1.
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