1. Hiddink said Kewell would definitely play some part against Japan but has still not decided whether he will start or come off the bench.
2. China will kick off their Asian Cup qualifying campaign on January 14 when they will play away game against Syria.
3. The top four teams qualify directly for the 2010 World Cup and the fifth play off against a side from the CONCACAF region.
4. The top four teams qualify directly for South Africa and the fifth play off against a team from the CONCACAF region.
5. The Philippines is also trying to play off the members of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations against China.