A quick summary of action around the AFC second group phase on TUE 12 JUN 2012.

• Australia 01-01 Japan: The pace picked up after a goalless first half. Australia’s Mark MILLIGAN received his second yellow, followed by a goal to Yuzo KURIHARA. Despite the disadvantage, the Socceroos earned a penalty that Luke WILKSHIRE converted on 70 minutes. Kurihara was himself sent off late, but Japan’s draw maintains their comfortable lead atop Group B.
• Korea Rep 03-00 Lebanon: Two goals by KIM Bo Kyung led Korea Rep to a second win in Group A.
• Iraq 01-01 Oman: The visitors took an early lead through Mohammed AL BALUSHI, but Younus MAHMOOD’s penalty late in the first half levelled the scores and meant neither side could make significant progress up the Group B table.
• Iran 00-00 Qatar: Both sides stay within touching distance of Korea Rep after a goalless draw. In the first half, Javad NEKONAM’s shot off the crossbar was Iran’s best chance to score.