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The win took the Jordanian side to 10 points and within striking distance of the knockout stage while Istiklol were eliminated with two matches to spare after suffering a fourth consecutive defeat.

Al Duhail SC cruised to a 6-2 win over Al Shamal while there were also matches in Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Syria and the United Arab Emirates.

The-AFC.com takes a look at how the past week's domestic action unfolded across West Asia.

Shahab Al Ahli Dubai moved three clear in the UAE Pro League after defeating Sharjah in a top-of-the-table clash.

There were also matches in Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq and Jordan so join the-AFC.com as we review the past week's domestic action across West Asia.

With DPR Korea having already taken the top spot, Iran's qualification was thanks to Hong Kong, China edging Syria 2-1 in the group’s concluding tie.

Islamic Republic of Iran defeated Syria 1-0 in the later match to confirm themselves as the group runners-up, which could possibly see them advancing as one of the best five second-placed teams.

A brace from substitute Aref Haitham late in the game took Al Hussein to level with Shabab Al Ahli Dubai on six points with Mota attributing the win to a couple of substitutions.

Al Hussein started with four central midfielders in an attempt to frustrate Nasaf’s engine room and once the Uzbekistan side were smothered, the introduction of Haitham proved to be a masterstroke.

Aref Haitham turned in a match-winning cameo late in the game as the forward scored a brace to help Al Hussein leapfrog Nasaf into second place on six points, setting up a crucial game in Qarshi when they meet again in two weeks’ time.

DPR Korea, meanwhile, made it three wins out of three with a 4-1 defeat of Islamic Republic of Iran.

The 1-0 win against FC Istiklol on Tuesday put Al Wehdat level on points with Sharjah FC and well on track to take one of the two Group C knockout stage spots.

Baha' Faisal’s second half strike sealed the win for Al Wehdat as they moved up to seven points, level with UAE's Sharjah FC.

Al Duhail SC returned to winning ways to stay ahead in the Qatar Stars League while matches were also played in Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman.