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Jordan piled the pressure on Australia with a victory over Tajikistan on a busy day of AFC World Cup qualifiers.

Ja-Cheol Koo Augsburg attacker Koo Ja-cheol netted the only goal of the game to help South Korea to a 1-0 away win over Kuwait on Thursday.

Syria continued their promising start to World Cup qualifying, while crowd trouble marred Malaysia versus Saudi Arabia.

Kuwait Al Qadsia have 10 representatives in Kuwait's 23-man squad for the Asian Cup, which was confirmed on Wednesday.

UAE A disagreement over broadcasting led to the pre-Asian Cup friendly between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kuwait being cancelled.

Australia The group containing hosts Australia is set to hog the spotlight as far as local fans and media are concerned.

Massimo Luongo Ange Postecoglou hailed Massimo Luongo after the Swindon Town man played a starring role in Australia's 4-1 win over Kuwait on Friday.

Australia Australia defeated Kuwait 4-1 in the opening game of the 2015 Asian Cup, coming from behind to start their campaign in ideal fashion.

Nabil Maâloul Nabil Maaloul insists his Kuwait side are ready to open the Asian Cup against hosts Australia, despite being in the job for barely a month.

Australia The 2015 Asian Cup could double as Australia's coming-of-age in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), nine years after they joined.