| Tue | 18/01/11 | Australia | 1 - 0 | Bahrain | View events | More info |
| Korea Republic | 4 - 1 | India | View events | More info |
Osieck sings Schwarzer´s praises
Holger Osieck admitted Australia could have lost their Asian Cup match to Bahrain were it not for goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer.
The Socceroos beat the Gulf nation 1-0 in Doha on Tuesday thanks to a long-range effort from Mile Jedinak, but it was a number of clutch saves from the Fulham custodian at the other end which kept Bahrain scoreless and propelled Australia to the top of Group C.
"He had an excellent performance and made some good saves... He kept us in the game and we must give him credit."
Ranked third in Asia going into the tournament, South Korea beat India 4-1 in their final match of Group C, but the margin of victory could and perhaps should have been greater in Tuesday's one-sided encounter.
Their failure to convert multiple opportunities - while also conceding a soft goal from the penalty spot - means Korea finish second behind Australia in the group.
They must now overcome relative heavyweights Iran in the quarter-finals of the Asian Football Confederation's elite competiton.
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