Two second half goals by Tao Qianglong gave China their second win in Group I, while the result was Singapore's second successive defeat, having lost 11-0 to Korea Republic.

Korea Republic, meanwhile, cruised to a 3-0 win over Myanmar with three first half goals placing them atop of Group I on goal difference, setting up a crucial match with China PR on Sunday.

This sets the stage for a cracking final round of matches on Sunday as the hopefuls strive to join Tajikistan - who qualified as Group C winners in October - in the 2020 Finals.

The 11 group winners and four best runners-up will join hosts Uzbekistan in the 2020 Finals.

Should Uzbekistan finish either top of Group F of the Qualifiers or are among the best four second-placed teams, the fifth best runners-up will qualify.

Group A of the Qualifiers - featuring Iraq, Oman, Palestine, Kuwait and Pakistan - will start on November 22.

Tajikistan are the early birds through, having qualified as Group C winners in October while Group G, which swung into action on Saturday, saw Matchday Three action.

Group A of the Qualifiers - featuring Iraq, Oman, Palestine, Kuwait and Pakistan - has been postponed with new dates to be announced in due course.

The 11 group winners and four best runners-up will join hosts Uzbekistan in the 2020 Finals.

Should Uzbekistan finish either top of Group F of the Qualifiers or are among the best four second-placed teams, the fifth best runners-up will qualify.

Cambodia's win propelled them back into contention after having suffered a defeat on Matchday One while Malaysia recorded their third straight victory.

The wins saw both of them tied on four points, with the young Socceroos leading the group on goal difference.

Australia will face Chinese Taipei on Sunday, while Laos play Macau.

Indonesia lead the standings with six points, two ahead of DPR Korea who had to come from behind to salvage a 1-1 draw against Hong Kong on the opening day.

Timor-Leste lie bottom of the Group K table after suffering their second consecutive defeat - having lost 3-1 to Indonesia on Wednesday, while Hong Kong lie third.

DPR Korea will face Indonesia in their final group game on Sunday, while Timor Leste take on Hong Kong.

Two second-half goals helped Uzbekistan to a 2-0 success, while Saudi Arabia relied on an Ahmed Mazen Alghamdi penalty to secure a 1-0 win in their match.