A quick summary of action around the AFC first group phase on THU 08 OCT 2015.

• Korea DPR 00-00 Philippines: Korea DPR’s perfect run in Group G came to an end, with Uzbekistan now just one point behind.
• Vietnam 01-01 Iraq: Iraq pulled to within two points of Group F leaders Thailand with a draw. Younus MAHMOOD’s penalty deep into stoppage time earned the draw for the visiting squad.
• Syria 00-03 Japan: The Samurai Blue won their third consecutive match in Group E to claim top spot at the midway point. Keisuke HONDA’s goal from the penalty spot put Japan ahead in the second half.
• Jordan 02-00 Australia: The Socceroos were handed their first loss in Group B, after a dominating first half failed to produce any goals. Hamza AL DARADREH scored both goals for Jordan.
• Oman 01-01 Iran: Jalal HOSSEINI’s goal for Iran neutralised the opener by Saad AL MUKHAINI. The teams remain level atop Group D, Iran leading on goal difference.
• Qatar 01-00 China PR: Qatar have a perfect twelve points from four matches in Group C thanks to Karim BOUDIAF’s goal midway through the first half.