Syria

Iran Iran were one of five nations to book their place at the 2015 AFC Asian Cup on Tuesday with qualification victories.

Australia Asian Cup champions Australia will begin their quest to reach a fourth-successive World Cup finals against Jordan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Bangladesh.

Syria goalkeeper Ibrahim Alma made two superb saves to frustrate South Korea in a 0-0 draw in World Cup qualifying.

Bernd Stange Syria will attempt to leapfrog Jordan into top spot in Group B when the neighbouring nations meet in Al Ain on Thursday.

Hong Jeong-ho's goal was enough for South Korea to see off a spirited Syria side in World Cup qualifying.

Timothy Cahill Ange Postecoglou did not hold back in his praise of Tim Cahill after he dragged Australia through their World Cup play-off against Syria.

Robbie Kruse Robbie Kruse's first-half goal looked to be enough, but Syria came back to secure a draw with a late penalty in their World Cup qualifier.

In a day of emphatic wins in AFC World Cup qualifying, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates both won by double figures.

Vahid Halilhodžić Top spot in Group E is up for grabs when Syria face Japan in Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.

Vital Borkelmans Mousa Suleiman scored one goal and made another as Jordan beat Syria 2-0 on Thursday to qualify from the Asian Cup's Group B.