Qualifiers - Group J: Big win for UAE; IR Iran overcome Kyrgyz Republic

Islamic Republic of Iran, meanwhile, edged Kyrgyz Republic 1-0 in the later Group J match at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium.

With only the 10 group winners and five best runners-up to join hosts Uzbekistan in the Finals, high octane action can be expected from Asia's rising talent.

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The result makes it two wins out of two for the Samurai Blue as they sit comfortably at the top of the standings.

Yemen, meanwhile, survived a late Laos revival to bounce back into contention.

Wei Chih-Chuan scored in the second half to help Chinese Taipei claim their first win in the group.

Jordan didn’t pull their punches against NMI as they secured three crucial points to overtake Syria at the top of the standings after two matches.

The resounding win gives Korea Republic an early advantage with only the top team from the group assured of a place in Uzbekistan 2023.

The comprehensive victories give Vietnam and Indonesia an early advantage with only the top team from the group assured of a place in Uzbekistan 2023.

Thailand defeated Afghanistan 3-0 with Oman beating the Philippines with the same score to set the stage for an exciting race with only the group winners assured of an automatic spot in Uzbekistan 2023.

Mohamad Sadek’s goal at the Republican Central Stadium was enough for Lebanon to secure a winning start and an early advantage in the race to qualify for the Finals.

Islamic Republic of Iran, meanwhile, edged Kyrgyz Republic 1-0 in the later Group J match at the Dolen Omurzakov Stadium.

Additionally, Australia, who had earlier withdrawn from the tournament, have been reinstated to the group following the approval of the AFC Competitions Committee on September 12, 2022, in accordance with Articles 6.2 and 61.1 of the Competition Regulations.

Qualifiers - Group J: Big win for UAE; IR Iran overcome Kyrgyz Republic