A quick summary of action around the AFC second group phase on TUE 18 JUN 2013.

• Australia 01-00 Iraq: Socceroo manager Holger OSIECK was roundly booed by the Sydney faithful for taking star striker Tim CAHILL off in the 77th minute of a goalless draw. But the substitute, Josh KENNEDY, stamped Australia’s ticket to Brazil by heading home a cross from Mark BRESCIANO with only seven minutes to play.
• Korea Rep 00-01 Iran: Team Melli qualified atop Group A on Reza GHOOCHANNEJHAD’s second half goal...
• Uzbekistan 05-01 Qatar: ...but Korea Rep also qualified after the Uzbeks failed to make up the goal difference. Bakhodir NASIMOV’s two goals led the way, though two more goals were required.
• Jordan 01-00 Oman: Jordan pipped Oman to third place in Group B thanks to a 57th minute header by Ahmad HAYEL.
• Eliminated: Iraq, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar
• Qualified: Australia, Iran, Japan, Korea Rep
• AFC playoff: Jordan-Uzbekistan