Fifth Round
Teams finishing 3rd in the fourth round groups played each other to determine a possible 5th qualifier from Asia. The draw for the order in which the two matches would be played was held on 2 June 2009 during the FIFA Congress in Nassau, the Bahamas.
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahrain | 2–2 (a) | Saudi Arabia | 0–0 | 2–2 |
Bahrain advanced to the Asia-Oceania play-off on the away goals rule.
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