AFC Asian Cup: Vietnam, China, Iran Advance To Quarterfinals

The knockout stage of the AFC Asian Cup commenced on Sunday with three games played in the United Arab Emirates.

At Dubai:

After Nguyen Cong Phuong's equalizer in the 51st minute equalized their contest with Jordan at 1-1 (which was the score after regulation and 30 scoreless minutes of overtime), Vietnam, with Que Ngoc Hai, Do Hung Dung, Luong Xuan Truong, and Bui Tien Dung I converting their spot kicks, won the penalty-kick shootout 4-2.

At Al Ain)

Xiao Zhi (67') and Goa Lin (PK-71') each scored a goal four minutes apart in the final half-hour as mainland China came from behind to upend Thailand 2-1.

At Abu Dhabi:

Alireza Jananbakhsh (32') and Ashkan Dejagah (PK-41') each scored once as Iran blanked Oman 2-0.