Jordan 0-1 Australia
Hosts Jordan, who had kicked off their qualification bid with a 5-0 defeat of Bhutan on Saturday, did the early running but found Australia a hard nut to crack.

Australia, on the other hand, began to see more of the ball as the half progressed but neither side was able to find an opening.

The second half was an equally tight affair but that changed in the 54th minute when Australia regained possession just inside the half.

A quick exchange of passes saw the ball land nicely at the feet of Max Court, with the forward unleashing a well-placed shot from just outside the box beyond the reach of Jordan goalkeeper Azd Badie Yaish.

Jordan tried to respond but Australia defended stoutly to take the three points.

Australia play Bhutan next on Wednesday with Jordan to meet Iraq.