Syria

Syria failed to make their superiority count against plucky Palestine as they settled for a share of the spoils in a tense Asian Cup clash.

Omar Khribin moved Syria closer to a place at Russia 2018 on Thursday with the winning goal in their qualifying clash with Uzbekistan.

Bernd Stange Bernd Stange became the second coach sacked at the Asian Cup, dismissed by Syria after a disappointing haul of one point from two games.

Shinji Kagawa Shinji Kagawa hurt his shoulder in Japan's draw with Syria and could miss next week's World Cup qualifying match against Iraq.

Timothy Cahill Tim Cahill and Tom Rogic could start for Australia in their World Cup play-off second leg against Syria.

Keisuke Honda Second-half goals from Keisuke Honda, Shinji Kagawa and Takashi Usami secured a 3-0 win for Japan over Syria in Muscat.

Syria will have a chance to gain revenge for their World Cup play-off defeat to Australia during the 2019 Asian Cup.

Ryan McGowan Australia defender Ryan McGowan comes into Ange Postecoglou's 23-man squad for Tuesday's showdown against Syria in Sydney.

Iran Omar Al Soma was Syria's hero as his equaliser deep into stoppage time sealed a 2018 play-off place

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