Palestine

Singapore secured a shock World Cup qualifying draw in Japan on a day in which the tiny island of Guam celebrated victory over India.

Bernd Stange Syria impressed in World Cup qualifying, but coach Bernd Stange is guarding against complacency at the Asian Cup as they face Palestine.

Ray Wilkins Ray Wilkins says Hamza Al-Dardour is Jordan's Geoff Hurst after his four-goal blitz in the 5-1 Asian Cup beating of Palestine.

Japan Japan began their Asian Cup defence with a 4-0 thrashing of tournament debutants Palestine in Newcastle on Monday.

Iraq Iraq will face a tricky local rival when they look to secure a berth in the Asian Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Jordan piled the pressure on Australia with a victory over Tajikistan on a busy day of AFC World Cup qualifiers.

Saudi Arabia dropped points for the first time in World Cup 2018 qualifying as they played out a goalless draw with Palestine.

It was a day to remember for Guam as they ended their long wait for a World Cup qualifying victory.

Japan and South Korea continued to impress with victories in AFC World Cup qualification, while Australia got back to winning way.

A creditable 0-0 draw with Jordan and a late Australia goal against Syria kept Palestine in the Asian Cup for the time being.