A quick summary of action around the AFC second group phase on SAT 06 JUN 2009.
» Uzbekistan 00-01 Japan: Shinji OKAZAKI’s header was enough for the victory that sent Japan through as one of the two qualifiers from Group A.
» Qatar 00-00 Australia: The Socceroos continued their zero goals conceded run in the second group phase as they held Qatar to a goalless draw, securing the other automatic berth from Group A. Bahrain will make the playoff with at least two points from their last two matches.
» United Arab Emirates 00-02 Korea Rep: Both sides had a man sent off, but two goals in the first half gave Korea Rep an eighth Men’s World Cup appearance. Korea DPR are a point ahead of Saudi Arabia for Group B’s other ticket, but the Saudis have a match in hand.
¤ Qualified this matchday: Australia, Japan, Korea Rep