Asian Cup: Australia 1-0 Syria, 2 consecutive wins to advance to qualify, Owen scored in a row

In the second round of Group B of the Asian Cup group stage, Syria faced Australia at the Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. In the first half, Pablo Savag bounced off the center post and Jackson Irving headed high. In the second half, Jackson Irving opened the scoring and Khribin came off the bench to make a risk. In the end, Australia beat Syria 1-0.

Match Focus

1. Jackson Irving scored in two consecutive games.

2. Australia qualified for 1 round ahead of schedule.

Wonderful review

In the 5th minute, Essar knocked back and Pablo Sabaag fired a left-footed volley that hit the post and bounced off.

In the 17th minute, Metcalfe took a free-kick in front of the goal, and Jackson Irving headed it high.

In the 44th minute, Burgess made a mistake in clearing, and Savag made a slight adjustment and volleyed a left-footed shot over the crossbar.

In the 60th minute, Boyle burst on the right, Jackson Irving picked the ball past and pushed the net from close range to break the deadlock for Australia.

In the 81st minute, Yakubu rubbed into the penalty area, and Khribin turned to hit the goal and flew directly into the stands.

Syria line-up (4-4-2)

Goalkeeper: 22 - Madani

Defenders: 3-Ajan, 13-Kruma, 2-Usu, 24-Weiss

Midfielders: 25 - Aswade (65'17 - Youssef), 18 - Elias, 4 - Hamm, 12 - Ramadan

Forwards: 11-Savag (65'7-Khribin), 21-Essar (78'20-Yakubu)

Australia line-up (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: 1 - Ryan

Defenders: 25-Jones, 19-Souttar, 21-Burgess, 16-Bijic

Defenders: 13-O'Neill (57'17-Bacus), 22-Jackson Irving

Midfielders: 6-Boyle (83'10-Yanji), 8-Metcalfe (57'14-McGree), 5-Bosch (57'7-Silveira)

Forwards: 15 - Duke (79'9 - Fornaroli)