Syria

Bernd Stange Syria impressed in World Cup qualifying, but coach Bernd Stange is guarding against complacency at the Asian Cup as they face Palestine.

Mahmoud Al Mawas War-torn Syria, ranked 114th in the world, caused a shock in World Cup qualifying as they beat China 1-0 at Shaanxi Province Stadium.

Japan are through to the third round of AFC World Cup qualifying as Group E winners following a 5-0 win over Syria, who also progressed.

Syria Singapore will be hoping to make it back-to-back wins over Syria in 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualifying on Friday.

Michael Jedinak Ange Postecoglou made five changes to his Australia squad to face Syria, with captain Mile Jedinak left out.

Timothy Cahill Tim Cahill helped Australia scrape past Syria and book a World Cup qualifying play-off against CONCACAF's fourth-place team.

Syria fell to a late Tom Rogic goal as Australia advanced to the last-16 stage at the Asian Cup.

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

Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates all qualified for the 2015 AFC Asian Cup with qualifying wins on Friday.

It was a day to remember for Guam as they ended their long wait for a World Cup qualifying victory.