Oman went into the tie knowing Tunisia, the Group B winners, were the favourites.

Ivankovic's side, meanwhile, had advanced as runners-up to Qatar in Group A.

Tunisia took control from the start and were rewarded as early as the 16th minute when Seifeddine Jaziri put them ahead.

There was to be no quick comeback for Oman as they struggled to break down the resolute Tunisia defence for the remainder of the first half.

Oman adopted a more aggressive approach in the second half and drew level in the 66th minute through Arshad Al Alawi.

Tunisia, however, regained the lead three minutes later with Youssef Msakni finding the back of the net.

Tunisia will face the winners of the Egypt-Jordan quarter-final next.

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