A quick summary of action around the AFC third round on SAT 14 JUN 2008.
» Korea DPR 02-00 Jordan: HONG Yong Jo scored twice as Korea DPR wrapped up advancement from Group 3 along with neighbours Korea Rep.
» Singapore 00-02 Saudi Arabia: The Saudis also move on, scoring a goal in each half to join Uzbekistan in advancing from Group 4.
» China PR 01-02 Iraq: Iraq came from behind to win their second in a row in Group 1 and eliminate China PR. Australia are certain of going through, but Iraq must earn at least a draw against Qatar next weekend to advance.
» Bahrain 01-01 Oman: Ismail AL AJMI scored for the visitors in the second half to cancel Bahrain’s Faouzi AAISH goal, but it was not enough to keep Oman in the Group 2 hunt. Bahrain and Japan move on to the next round.
» Syria 00-02 Iran: Iran silenced their many doubters with a win that earns them a place in the next round...
» Kuwait 02-03 United Arab Emirates: ...while in Kuwait, Ahmed AJAB scored twice to equalise and then nearly headed in the winner in stoppage time. But on the counterattack, Saif MOHAMED found net to earn the win for the UAE and eliminate Kuwait. The Falcons will progress from Group 5 unless they fall to Syria by three or more goals next weekend.