A quick summary of action around the AFC second group phase on TUE 11 OCT 2016.

• Australia 01-01 Japan: For the second consecutive match, the Socceroos conceded a goal in the first five minutes, this time to Genki HARAGUCHI. For the second consecutive match, the Socceroos recovered to earn a draw, with Mile JEDINAK scoring from the penalty spot five minutes into the second half. Australia remain one point ahead of Japan in Group B and two points off the pace set by Saudi Arabia.
• Uzbekistan 02-00 China PR: Second half goals by Marat BIKMAEV and Otabek SHUKUROV were the difference as the White Wolves remain perfect at home. China PR manager GAO Hongbo resigned after his side tumbled to last place in Group A.
• Iran 01-00 Korea Rep: Playing on a Shia holy day, Team Melli took over top spot in Group A with a dominant performance. Sardar AZMOUN’s 25th minute goal was the difference, as Korea Rep could not muster a single shot on target.