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Bahrain Bahrain laid down a marker ahead of the Asian Cup with an impressive 4-1 friendly victory over Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

Iran Late drama ensued at the Asian Cup as Reza Ghoochannejhad secured top spot for Iran in a 1-0 win over United Arab Emirates in Brisbane.

Alberto Zaccheroni Kyrgyzstan qualified for the Asian Cup last 16 as one of the best third-placed teams and will be aiming to upset hosts United Arab Emirates.

Iran World Cup participants Iran are the drawcard of what is set to be an evenly contested group at the 16th Asian Cup in Australia.

Ki-Hun Yeom Lee Yong-jae marked his South Korea debut with a goal as they saw off the United Arab Emirates 3-0.

Matthew Špiranović Australia will host Iraq in World Cup qualifying on September 1 before travelling to United Arab Emirates five days later.

Harry Redknapp's Jordan won 8-0, Australia and Japan scored big and Thailand reached the next phase in the latest AFC World Cup qualifiers.

UAE Australia and the United Arab Emirates played out a dour 0-0 draw at a hot and humid Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium on Friday.

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