Oman 2-1 Bahrain

Muscat: Jameel Al-Yahmadi's strike in added time secured Oman a 2-1 win over Bahrain in an international friendly at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex on Monday.

It was a morale boosting win for Oman ahead of the AFC Asian Cup UAE 2019 while Bahrain won't be too disappointed, having produced a fighting performance.

After a tight first half in which neither team made much headway, Eid Al Farsi gave Oman the lead in the 56th minute.

That stung Bahrain into action and Sami Husseini scored the equaliser in the 68th minute.

Just when a draw looked the likely result, Yahmadi struck a dramatic winner for the hosts in added time.

Having represented Korea Republic in two AFC Asian Cup tournaments and finishing third on both occasions - in 2007 and 2011 - veteran midfielder Yeom Ki-hun believes it is time for the Taeguk Warriors to end their six-decade-long wait for continental glory.

The-AFC.com asked the Suwon Samsung Bluewings man his predictions for the upcoming edition in the United Arab Emirates and Yeom gives his reasons why he thinks Korea Republic will lift the trophy come February 1.

Koo injured his lower back and right hip during Korea Republic's 1-1 draw with Australia in Brisbane on Saturday.

For precautionary reasons, Koo will return to his Bundesliga club, team officials said.

This was Koo's first international match since the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia - and his first under head coach Paulo Bento.

Cahill, who arrived in Sydney late on Sunday for Tuesday's international friendly against Lebanon at the ANZ Stadium in Sydney, told local media he is looking forward to what will be the "best five minutes of my life."

In a fitting farewell to one of Australia's greatest players, Cahill will play the final minutes of Australia's tie against Lebanon to earn his 108th international cap.

The undisputed icon of Filipino football, with more appearances and more goals for the Azkals than any other player, striker Phil Younghusband's involvement with the Philippines national team goes back to 2006 when he and older brother James made their international bows.

Nationality: The Philippines
Date of birth: 04/08/1987
Position: Striker
Current club: Davao Aguilas (Philippines)
Previous clubs: Meralco Manila, San Beda FC (both Philippines), Esbjerg fB (Denmark), Chelsea (England)

Just a few months after leaving his boyhood club Kashima to join Bundesliga side Schalke 04, Uchida was called up for the Samurai Blue as coach Alberto Zaccheroni looked to lead Japan to a record fourth continental title.

While Asia's biggest teams took their customary place in the glittering draw in Dubai last May, there are several national sides who will be making their debuts in the Finals or returning to the Continental showpiece after having missed out on several editions.