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Thailand, who kicked off their Group A campaign with a 5-0 win over Bahrain, started strongly  against Australia with Amornlertsak giving them the lead in the 23rd minute. 

Thailand’s performance, however, dropped in the second half as two goals from Nicholas D’Agostino saw Australia claim a 2-1 win and top spot in Group A heading into the final round of matches.

Australia, who had played to a 1-1 draw with Iraq on Matchday One, found themselves trailing to Anon Amornlerdsak’s 24th minute strike but displayed great determination to bounce back with goals from D’Agostino in the 43rd and 76th minutes.

The win was achieved in front of 22,000 Thailand fans at the Rajamangala Stadium and took Australia to pole position in Group A.

Perth Glory striker Nicholas D'Agostino was on hand to score either side of half-time as Australia followed up their opening day draw against Iraq with a priceless three-point haul that has moved them to the top of the Group A standings.

Park Hang-seo’s men spurned several chances against UAE with Quang Hai coming close on a number of occasions while Nguyen Tien Linh was denied by goalkeeper Mohammed Al Shamsi at the very end.

The result left Vietnam third in the standings with Jordan, who the Southeast Asians must now beat on Monday to boost their chances of advancing to the knockout stage, leading the group after opening with a 2-1 win over DPR Korea.

Nguyen Quang Hai came close on a couple of occasions for Vietnam and Nguyen Tien Linh was denied a winner at the death by the Emirati goalkeeper as Park’s side settled for a point at Buriram Stadium.