The Lions began their qualification for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 with a 2-2 draw against Yemen and defeated Palestine 2-1 last month but succumbed 3-0 to Saudi Arabia on Matchday Three.

Uzbekistan, on the other hand, rebounded with a 5-0 win over Yemen under new head coach Vadim Abramov, who replaced Hector Cuper after their 2-0 defeat to Palestine last month.

With qualification for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and the AFC Asian Cup China 2023 up for grabs, Saudi Arabia currently lead the way in Group D with four points from two games, one more than their Uzbek counterparts who occupy third place.

With fans still catching their breath after Thursday's stellar action, Matchday Four beckons on Tuesday and the-AFC.com has selected five things to look out for as the teams take another step in their bid to qualify for the two showpiece events.

Australia are currently sitting on top of the group after two games, winning both, scoring eight goals and conceding none.

In contrast, Chinese Taipei are yet to pick up any points, including a narrow loss to Nepal, who Australia beat 5-0 in Canberra last Thursday.

Iran were at their devastating best on Thursday, scoring a resounding 14-0 win over Cambodia at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran but Wilmots will be happy with just a simple win against Bahrain in their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 qualifying tie at the Bahrain National Stadium in Riffa.

Despite losing 2-0 to the reigning AFC Asian Cup champions on Thursday, Bangladesh had their opportunities but the lack of clinical finishing cost them as Qatar scored with their two shots on goal.

Seven players netted hat-tricks on Thursday, as the Continent’s heavyweights, and some rising powers, flexed their muscles in a series of emphatic home wins.

Here, the-AFC.com looks at some of the most effective front men on Matchday Three.