Bahrain are now a step closer to reaching the Final and will only require a draw in their next game against Jordan, while Bangladesh secured their first point in Group K to lie third in the standings. They will face Bhutan in their final group fixture on Sunday.

This sets the stage for a cracking final round of matches on Sunday as the hopefuls strive to join Tajikistan - who qualified as Group C winners in October - in the 2020 Finals.

The 11 group winners and four best runners-up will join hosts Uzbekistan in the 2020 Finals.

Should Uzbekistan finish either top of Group F of the Qualifiers or are among the best four second-placed teams, the fifth best runners-up will qualify.

Group A of the Qualifiers - featuring Iraq, Oman, Palestine, Kuwait and Pakistan - will start on November 22.

The results mean Iran will go into Sunday’s group finale in top spot, knowing a draw or better against UAE will be enough to win a group where three teams still remain in contention.

Iran have six points after two matches, while Kyrgyz Republic and UAE are on three apiece, with Nepal bottom of the table after two defeats.

Cambodia's win propelled them back into contention after having suffered a defeat on Matchday One while Malaysia recorded their third straight victory.

A second half blitz saw Japan score a resounding 9-0 win over Mongolia, while Vietnam secured a 4-1 win against Guam, as both sides placed themselves within reach of a place in the 2020 Finals.

Indonesia lead the standings with six points, two ahead of DPR Korea who had to come from behind to salvage a 1-1 draw against Hong Kong on the opening day.

Timor-Leste lie bottom of the Group K table after suffering their second consecutive defeat - having lost 3-1 to Indonesia on Wednesday, while Hong Kong lie third.

DPR Korea will face Indonesia in their final group game on Sunday, while Timor Leste take on Hong Kong.

Two second half goals by Tao Qianglong gave China their second win in Group I, while the result was Singapore's second successive defeat, having lost 11-0 to Korea Republic.

Korea Republic, meanwhile, cruised to a 3-0 win over Myanmar with three first half goals placing them atop of Group I on goal difference, setting up a crucial match with China PR on Sunday.