A quick summary of action around the AFC second round on WED 13 OCT 2004.
» Syria 02-02 Bahrain: Mohamed SALMEEN was Bahrain's last gasp hero, scoring the equaliser that earned Bahrain first place in Group 6 and a place in the third round.
» Korea DPR 02-01 Yemen: Korea DPR earned the Group 5 ticket to the next round as they defeated Yemen and the United Arab Emirates were eliminated in heartbreaking fashion, losing 3-0 to Thailand.
» Iraq 01-02 Uzbekistan: After falling behind 2-0, Qusai MUNIR put Iraq on the scoreboard, but the Uzbeks held on to win the Group 2 title and a place in the next round.
» Lebanon 01-01 Korea Rep: CHOI Jin Cheul put the Koreans up just eight minutes in, but later in the first half, Ali NASERREDDINE scored the equaliser to keep Lebanon alive in Group 7.
» Kuwait 01-00 China PR: Kuwait's narrow win over China PR levelled the head to head series between the sides; if Group 4 comes down to goal difference, Kuwait currently have a two goal advantage.
» Oman 00-01 Japan: Japan held on for a crucial away win, Takayuki SUZUKI heading in the goal that won Group 3.