China vs Australia, 2022 World Cup Qualifying - AFC, Round Three
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFCAustralia settle for draw with China after late Wu Lei penalty
China's Wu Lei converted a second-half penalty to earn a 1-1 draw with Australia on Tuesday in World Cup qualifying.
Game Information
Venue: Sharjah Stadium
Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Attendance: 1,050
WCQ - AFC Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Korea | 5 | +7 | 13 |
| 2 | Jordan | 5 | +4 | 8 |
| 3 | Iraq | 5 | +1 | 8 |
| 4 | Oman | 5 | -2 | 6 |
Line-Ups
China
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yan Junling (GK) |
| 14 | Zhu Chenjie |
| 3 | Wang Shenchao |
| 5 | Zhang Linpeng |
| 6 | Jiang Guangtai |
| 21 | Luo Guofu  |
| 15 | Wu Xi |
| 13 | Xu Xin |
| 7 | Wu Lei |
| 11 | Alan |
| 9 | Elkeson |
Australia
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mathew Ryan (GK) |
| 4 | Rhyan Grant |
| 20 | Trent Sainsbury |
| 2 | Milos Degenek |
| 16 | Aziz Behich |
| 22 | Jackson Irvine |
| 10 | Ajdin Hrustic |
| 8 | James Jeggo |
| 6 | Martin Boyle |
| 7 | Mathew Leckie |
| 15 | Mitchell Duke |
WCQ - AFC News
Japan thrashed Indonesia 4-0 in Jakarta on Friday as Hajime Moriyasu's relentless side moved seven points clear at the top of Group C of Asia's 2026 World Cup qualifiers and another step closer to an automatic finals spot.
For the first time in the third round of Asian qualifiers, Indonesia were given a reality check by Japan.
The Socceroos were reeling after Graham Arnold's surprise resignation, but Tony Popovic has steadied the ship.
Son Heung-Min's 50th international goal was just one of several positives from South Korea's win over Kuwait.
The Socceroos have been left to rue failing to seize control of their World Cup qualification bid after they were held to a 0-0 home draw by Saudi Arabia.