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Bahrain Bahrain laid down a marker ahead of the Asian Cup with an impressive 4-1 friendly victory over Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

Iran Late drama ensued at the Asian Cup as Reza Ghoochannejhad secured top spot for Iran in a 1-0 win over United Arab Emirates in Brisbane.

UAE Doubles from Ahmed Khalil and Ali Ahmed Mabkhout saw United Arab Emirates to a 4-1 win over Qatar in the Asian Cup on Sunday.

Ki-Hun Yeom Lee Yong-jae marked his South Korea debut with a goal as they saw off the United Arab Emirates 3-0.

Robbie Kruse Robbie Kruse was called up to the Australian squad, after Tomi Juric was ruled out of friendlies with United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

UAE Both the United Arab Emirates and Iraq will have a chance to earn a rare podium finish for the respective countries in Friday's Asian Cup third-place play-off.

Australia While coach Ange Postecoglou and his team will not admit it, Australia were given a big boost when the United Arab Emirates eliminated title-holders Japan from the Asian Cup on Friday.

Trent Sainsbury Defender Trent Sainsbury says Australia will not be underestimating United Arab Emirates in their Asian Cup semi-final on Tuesday.

UAE United Arab Emirates (UAE) have wished Kuwait good luck in the Asian Cup despite calling off the friendly between the two teams on Saturday.

Matthew Špiranović Australia will host Iraq in World Cup qualifying on September 1 before travelling to United Arab Emirates five days later.