Asian Cup: Sunday Wins For India, Jordan; Goose Eggs For Syria, Palestine

Group-stage play in the AFC Asian Cup continued on Sunday with three games contested in the United Arab Emirates.

GROUP A:

At Abu Dhabi:

Sunil Chhetri scored twice (PK-27', 46') as India dominated Thailand 4-1.

Group A Standings:

1. India (GP: 1; GD: +3; PTS: 3)
2. Bahrain (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. United Arab Emirates (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Thailand (GP: 1; GD: -3; PTS: 0)

Disciplinary Points:  Bahrain 0, UAE -2.



GROUP B:

At Al Ain:

Anas Walid Bani Yaseen scored the only goal of Jordan's 1-0 victory over Australia in the 26th minute.

At Sharjah:

The match between Syria and Palestine ended in a 0-0 stalemate.

Group B Standings:

1. Jordan (GP: 1; GD: +1; PTS: 3)
2. Syria (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
3. Palestine (GP: 1; GD: 0; PTS: 1)
4. Australia (GP: 1; GD: -1; PTS: 0)

Disciplinary Points:  Syria -2, Palestine -5.