
Amman: Jordan kept their hopes of a maiden appearance at the FIFA World Cup alive as Ahmad Hayel’s header midway through the second half secured a 1-0 win over Group B rivals Oman to set-up a play-off with Uzbekistan.
Tashkent: Uzbekistan agonisingly missed out on securing a historic maiden appearance at the FIFA World Cup on goal difference despite ending their final round campaign with a rousing 5-1 comeback win over Qatar on Tuesday.
Ulsan: Iran qualified for the 2014 FIFA World Cup alongside Korea Republic after Reza Ghoochannejhad’s second-half strike secured a 1-0 win for Carlos Queiroz’s side on Tuesday.
Sydney: Holger Osieck heralded Australia’s qualification for the FIFA World Cup finals and the “beautiful feeling” of joining Japan as the second qualifier from Asia for the finals of the FIFA World Cup in Brazil next year.