A quick summary of action around the AFC second group phase on TUE 04 JUN 2013.

• Japan 01-01 Australia: The Japanese squad had already missed one chance to secure a place in Brazil. It looked like they would squander another when Tommy OAR’s cross sailed past Japan goalkeeper Eiji KAWASHIMA with just eight minutes left to play. But then in stoppage time, Matt MCKAY was whistled for a handball in the area. Keisuke HONDA coolly converted the penalty, and the Blue Samurai’s fifth straight qualification was assured.
• Oman 01-00 Iraq: Ismail AL-AJMI headed in a corner in first half stoppage time, leading Oman into second place in Group B. However, Australia, Iraq, and Jordan each have a match in hand compared to Oman.
• Qatar 00-01 Iran: Team Melli’s up and down campaign is up again after taking all three points in Doha. Midway through the second half, Reza GHOOCHANNEJHAD found the ball bounce to his feet from a defender, and he scored easily past Qusam BURHAN. Iran need only one point from their last two matches to secure at least a place in the playoff.
• Lebanon 01-01 Korea Rep: Hassan MAATOUK put the home side up early, but deep into second half stoppage time, the Koreans had an opportunity from a free kick. KIM Chi Woo took the shot at goal and found net after deflecting off the defensive wall. The result eliminates the Cedars and guarantees both Korea Rep and Uzbekistan no worse than third place in Group A.
• Qualified this matchday: Japan
• Advanced this matchday: Korea Rep, Uzbekistan
• Eliminated this matchday: Lebanon