2019 AFC Asian Cup: Australia beat Syria 3-2, advance to last 16

Australia will play 2011 champion Japan or Uzbekistan in the knockout round next week

Published on: Jan 15, 2019, 21:53:47 IST

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Defending champion Australia advanced to the last 16 at the Asian Cup on Tuesday, getting a stoppage-time goal from Tom Rogic to beat Syria 3-2.

Australia's midfielder Christopher Ikonomid, center, jumps for the ball with Syria's midfielder Mahmoud al Maowas, right, during the AFC Asian Cup match. (AP)

Needing a draw to ensure finishing runner-up in Group B behind Jordan, Australia twice let leads slip before Rogic scored.

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Palestine’s 0-0 draw with Jordan in Abu Dhabi means it can still advance as one of the four best third-place teams.

The Palestinians have two points and will go through if enough low-ranked teams in other groups draw their games on Wednesday and Thursday.

Australia will play 2011 champion Japan or Uzbekistan in the knockout round next week.

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