World Cup: Asian Playoff

The first match between Syria and Australia was played in Malacca, Malaysia. Australia took the lea din first half and seemed to win the game when Syria was given a controversial penalty in 84th minute and the match finished 1-1. Australia now have a 81% chance to advance to the intercontinental playoff, compared with 79% before the game. Syria more than doubled their chances with that late goal, bumping up from 7.3% to 19%.