A quick summary of action around the AFC first group phase on TUE 11 OCT 2011.
» Korea DPR 00-01 Uzbekistan: The Uzbeks remain joint leaders of Group C after their win in Pyongyang. Alexander GEYNRIKH scored the goal in the 25th minute.
» Thailand 00-00 Saudi Arabia: Second place in Group D remains up for grabs as the Thais and Saudis ground out a goalless draw. Winfield SCHÄFER’s Thailand squad currently hold second, five points behind clear group leaders Australia.
» China PR 00-01 Iraq: Younus MAHMOOD scored the day’s only goal just before halftime, and despite Basem ABBAS being sent off for a second yellow in the second half, Iraq held on to win and move into second place in Group A.
» Lebanon 02-02 Kuwait: The Beirut faithful were all set to celebrate their squad’s second consecutive home win in Group B after Hassan MAATOUK’s 86th minute penalty goal. But an unfortunate own goal by Mahmoud YOUNES gave the two points right back, and Kuwait retain second place in the group behind the Korea Rep.
» Iran 06-00 Bahrain: For the visiting Bahrainis, the nightmare began early with a red to Rashed AL HOOTI in the very first minute. Making full use of the man advantage, Team Melli turned in a true team performance, with six goals from six different players. Iran take over first place in Group E as Bahrain drop to third, overtaken by Qatar.