Goalkeeper Kang Ju-hyok kept DPR Korea in the game before Jordan took the lead with Bani Atieh converting from the penalty spot just before the break.

The West Asians extended their lead in the 74th minute with substitute Omar Hani heading home Bani Atieh's cross and then weathered a late fightback from the Koreans to seal the win to top Group D.

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.

Coach Abdullah Abu Ismael’s men started on the front foot and had their first big chance of the match after 11 minutes when Yazan Al Naimat embarked on a solo run, overtaking two defenders to go through on goal, but his tame finish was caught by goalkeeper Kang Ju-hyok.

The 20-year-old striker contributed to Friday's 2-1 Group D victory by winning the penalty kick which was converted by Mohammed Bani Atieh in the first half, but Al Naimat could have done a lot better when one-on-one against DPR Korea goalkeeper Kang Ju-hyuk on two occasions.

After a quiet opening 15 minutes, Nguyen Quang Hai nearly struck first for Vietnam. The skipper caught goalkeeper Mohammed Al Shamsi off-guard with curled free-kick from the right flank, but the Emiratis breathed a sigh of relief as the ball passed inches off the outside of the post.

Halfway through the opening period, the UAE were gifted a golden opportunity to take the lead when Nguyen Thanh Chung failed to clear a cross from the right, allowing Jassim Yaqoob to pounce on the loose ball, but the winger miscued his kick sending the ball wide.

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.

Both Lee and Kim started the match on the bench, but made their presence felt in the third and final minute of stoppage time, with Kim’s defence-splitting long pass creating the opportunity for Lee, who showed skill and poise to cut inside Chinese defender Dilimulati Maolaniyazi before delivering the match-winning blow.

Both players also arrived in Thailand having just helped Busan IPark to promotion to the top-flight of Korean football, but Lee, 22, told the-AFC.com their partnership goes back to their mid-teens.