A quick summary of action around the AFC third round on WED 26 MAR 2008.
» China PR 00-00 Australia: Goalkeeper Mark SCHWARZER looked to have cost the Socceroos a point when he fouled QU Bo in the area in the 89th minute. But he saved SHAO Jiayi’s penalty and kept the Aussies first in Group 1...
» Qatar 02-00 Iraq: ...as the Asian champions fell to goals by Andres QUINTANA and Fabio MONTESIN.
» Korea DPR 00-00 Korea Rep: Played in neutral China PR by order from FIFA, the Korean derby ended goalless, meaning that both teams are still level atop Group 3.
» Syria 01-01 United Arab Emirates: Zyad CHAABO put the hosts up just two minutes in, though Ismail AL JUNARBI was able to salvage a point for the UAE with his second half equaliser. The UAE remain in first place in Group 5.