The wins saw both of them tied on four points, with the young Socceroos leading the group on goal difference.

Australia will face Chinese Taipei on Sunday, while Laos play Macau.

This sets the stage for a cracking final round of matches on Sunday as the hopefuls strive to join Tajikistan - who qualified as Group C winners in October - in the 2020 Finals.

The 11 group winners and four best runners-up will join hosts Uzbekistan in the 2020 Finals.

Should Uzbekistan finish either top of Group F of the Qualifiers or are among the best four second-placed teams, the fifth best runners-up will qualify.

Group A of the Qualifiers - featuring Iraq, Oman, Palestine, Kuwait and Pakistan - will start on November 22.

Tajikistan are the early birds through, having qualified as Group C winners in October while Group G, which swung into action on Saturday, saw Matchday Three action.

Group A of the Qualifiers - featuring Iraq, Oman, Palestine, Kuwait and Pakistan - has been postponed with new dates to be announced in due course.

The 11 group winners and four best runners-up will join hosts Uzbekistan in the 2020 Finals.

Should Uzbekistan finish either top of Group F of the Qualifiers or are among the best four second-placed teams, the fifth best runners-up will qualify.

Thailand raced to a 21-0 win over Northern Mariana Islands while Malaysia defeated Brunei Darussalam 11-0 as both teams recorded their second victories in the five-team Group G.

Hosts Chinese Taipei were rampant against Macau to take the early lead in the group standings while 10-man Australia showed great determination to salvage a point against Laos.

A goal in each half saw China PR beat Myanmar 2-0, while Korea Republic cruised past Singapore 11-0 to top the group after Matchday One.

Japan showcased their early intentions with a 10-0 win over Guam, while Vietnam surged in the second half to beat Mongolia 3-0 in the day's later match.