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.

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.

Two goals from Muhammad Fajar Fathur helped the group hosts see off Timor-Leste by a 3-1 margin, while DPR Korea and Hong Kong finished deadlocked at 1-1.

Hong Kong will face Indonesia when action resumes on Friday, while DPR Korea will cross paths with Timor-Leste.

Japan showcased their early intentions with a 10-0 win over Guam, while Vietnam surged in the second half to beat Mongolia 3-0 in the day's later match.