There were winning starts for Australia, China PR, Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Korea Republic and the United Arab Emirates while Saudi Arabia were held to a 2-2 draw by Yemen.

Bangladesh, the final team to open their campaign on Matchday 2, were edged 1-0 by Afghanistan.

The Asian Qualifiers action will resume on October 10 so make sure to stay with the-AFC.com for the latest.

It was a day of high quality action as 32 of the 40 teams involved in this phase of the Asian Qualifiers got their campaigns underway.

The teams now have a four-day break before Matchday 2 on Tuesday, which will see Australia, China PR, Islamic Republic of Iran, Japan, Korea Republic and Saudi Arabia kicking off their campaigns.

China will face Maldives in a Group A tie in Male and 30-year-old Elkeson, who recently received his Chinese citizenship, is determined to play his part in China qualifying for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

It has been an exciting few days for the Brazilian born, who is now also known as Ai Kesen, and he shares with the-AFC.com his hopes and plans as he embarks on an exciting new journey.

Sunil Chhetri had put India ahead in the first half but a late brace from Rabia Alawi Al Mandhar gave Oman three valuable points at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in Guwahati.