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Asian Cup 2019: Jordan, Australia advance to knockout stage

Wednesday, 16 January 2019 2:35 AM [ Last Update: Wednesday, 16 January 2019 2:39 AM ]

Syria's forward Omar Khrbin (L) fights for the ball against Australia's midfielder Jackson Irvine (R) during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup group B football match between Australia and Syria at the Khalifa bin Zayed stadium in al-Ain on January 15, 2019. (AFP)

In the 2019 AFC Asian Cup, Australia have advanced to the knockout stage as group B runners-up after overcoming Syria 3-2.

Australia's players pose during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup group B football match between Australia and Syria at the Khalifa bin Zayed stadium in al-Ain on January 15, 2019. (AFP)

Australia ended the drought after 41 minutes of play, thanks to Awer Mabil’s left-footed shot from the edge of the box.

But parity was restored within just 2 minutes when Omar Khribin found the net on a rebound. Australia stepped up the pressure after the break and made it 2-1 through Chris Ikonomidis.

The Syrians rallied once again in the 80th minute, when Omar Al Somah sent the Australian keeper the wrong way to convert from the spot. And finally, Tom Rogich bagged the 3rd, deep in injury time to seal the win for Australia.

Jordan's players celebrate their victory during the 2019 AFC Asian Cup group B football match between Palestine and Jordan at the Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on January 15, 2019. (AFP)

In the other group B match, Jordan ended their group stage with a scoreless draw with Palestine. Both teams created scoring chances; however neither was able to get the job done.

With the draw, the Jordanians finished as group winners on 7 points, while Palestine finished 3rd on 2 points.

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