Australia beats Syria 3-2, advances to last 16 at Asian Cup

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AL AIN, United Arab Emirates - 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.

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AL AIN, United Arab Emirates – 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.

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

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

Syria's forward Omar Al Soma scores his side's second goal during the AFC Asian Cup group B soccer match between Australia and Syria at the Khalifa bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)
Syria's forward Omar Al Soma scores his side's second goal during the AFC Asian Cup group B soccer match between Australia and Syria at the Khalifa bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili)

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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