A quick summary of action around the AFC first group phase on THU 12 NOV 2015.

• Australia 03-00 Kyrgyzstan: The Socceroos climbed to within a point of the Group B lead, as Mile JEDINAK and Tim CAHILL plus an own goal were on the scoresheet.
• Singapore 00-03 Japan: A six minute span in the first half saw Mu KANAZAKI and Keisuke HONDA find net, leading the Samurai Blue to top spot in Group E, one point clear of idle Syria.
• Iran 03-01 Turkmenistan: Mekan SAPAROV drew the visiting side level in the 62nd minute, cancelling out Morteza POURALIGANJI’s early goal. But Saeid EZATOLAHI put the home side ahead again just two minutes later. Team Melli now lead Group D on goal difference over idle Oman.
• Thailand 04-02 Chinese Taipei: The sides battled back and forth, with the scoreline level at 2-2 midway through the second half. But the bench saved the day for the Thai squad, with Adisak KRAISORN and Tana CHANABUT scoring in quick succession to extend their Group F lead to eight points, though Iraq have two matches in hand.
• Uzbekistan 03-01 Korea DPR: Korea DPR, the only side to hand a defeat to the Uzbeks so far, looked to do so again with a second minute goal by RI Hyok Chol. But the home side bounced back, with goals by Igor SERGEEV, Alexander GEYNRIKH, and Odil AHMEDOV. Uzbekistan are now within a point of Korea DPR for the Group H lead with a match in hand.
• Maldives 00-01 Hong Kong: Newly arrived to the Hong Kong squad, Paulinho PIRACICABA made his first cap count by earning and converting a penalty. Hong Kong are two points behind idle Group C leaders Qatar but have played one match more.
• Eliminated this matchday: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Tajikistan