A quick summary of action around the AFC second group phase on WED 19 NOV 2008.
» Bahrain 00-01 Australia: Despite giving the home side most of the scoring opportunities, the Aussies made it three wins from three matches in Group A. Mark BRESCIANO scored the winner deep into stoppage time.
» United Arab Emirates 01-01 Iran: Karim BAGHERI’s 80th minute strike neutralised an early goal by the UAE’s Abdulrahim JUMA’A.
» Saudi Arabia 00-02 Korea Rep: The Saudis’ Naif HAZAZI was sent off with two yellows just before the hour mark, and Korea Rep took the opportunity to become Group B leaders. LEE Keun Ho and PARK Chu Young both scored whilst the Koreans had the man advantage.