International Friendlies
Qatar were held 0-0 by Iraq, a goal deep into added time secured Saudi Arabia a 2-2 draw with Nigeria, Australia suffered defeat against England while Malaysia beat India 4-2 on a busy night of action.
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Sardar Azmoun opened the scoring in the sixth minute as Iran took an early grip against hosts Jordan in their four-nation tie.
Mehdi Taremi doubled their advantage in the 26th minute with Yazan Al Naimat's 74th minute effort giving Jordan hope.
Mehrdad Mohammadi, however, put the result beyond doubt with his goal in the fourth minute of added time.
Iran will meet Qatar in the final on Tuesday after the reigning AFC Asian Cup™ champions defeated Iraq 6-5 on penalties following a goalless stalemate.
Japan produced a phenomenal first half performance to defeat Canada 4-1, Ao Tanaka giving them a second minute lead with Alphonso Davies' own goal in the 39th minute widening their advantage.
Keito Nakamura struck the third three minutes before the half-time whistle with Tanaka netting his second of the match in the 49th minute. Junior Holliet scored a consolation for Canada in the 89th minute.
Lee Kang-in starred with a brace (55th, 57th) as Korea Republic cruised 4-0 past Tunisia.
A Yassine Meriah own goal (66th) and Hwang Ui-jo (90+1) completed the scoring for Korea Republic.
Mohammed Kanno scored in the 10th minute of stoppage time to salvage Saudi Arabia a 2-2 draw with Nigeria.
Salman Al Faraj's opener in the 60th minute was cancelled out by an own goal from Abdulelah Al Amri (73rd) and Kelechi Iheanacho (81st) with Kanno then netting the dramatic equaliser.
Australia were edged 1-0 by England, with Ollie Watkins scoring the only goal of the game in the 57th minute.
Malaysia advanced to the Merdeka Tournament final with a 4-2 win over India, with the hosts to play Tajikistan on Tuesday.
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