Jordan 1 - Oman 0; Australia 1 - Iraq 0

1974, 2006, 2010.  Australia were looking for qualification number four at home in rainy Sydney against an already-eliminated Iraq side.  Australia got off a good shot two minutes in after a one-two-one-two by Robbie Kruse and Tim Cahill up front, but Iraq goalkeeper Noor Sabri made a nice reaction save to deny Cahill.  In an unlikely scenario, Australia's two centerbacks nearly combined for a goal, but Sasa Ognenovski could not keep his header on frame from Lucas Neill's cross.  Australia were trying to win the match through an aerial battle, but the first half ended in a 0-0 stalemate.

Iraq's Saif Salman hit a strange knuckler in the second minute after the restart, but Socceroo goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer was able to get down and hold onto the shot.  The crowd grew impatient and antsy as the goal just would not come for Australia.  Substitutions of the attacking duo of Cahill and Kruse looked like desperation but in fact were strokes of genius.  A Marc Bresciano cross with seven minutes left was headed back across Sabri's goal by Joshua Kennedy, and Australia were finally in the lead.  Australia win 1-0 and take the final direct berth from Group Two into Brasil 2014, becoming the second team to qualify after Japan.

Amman was the site of the crucial qualifier between Jordan and visiting Oman.  A win or draw for Oman would send them into the AFC Playoff, whereas Jordan could use only a win to make the AFC Playoff.  Oman were the better side following the opening kickoff, and they nearly scored as Qasim Said found himself launching his foot forward to tip-in at the far post, but his touch could not provide the finish.  Oman would still be pleased with the 0-0 halftime score as they were halfway to the result they needed to advance to the next round.

Saeed Al Murjan drove the ball up the pitch for Jordan against eight Omani defenders.  Al Murjan pushed out wide to Khalil Bani Ateyah, who sent a ball into the box.  Ahmad Ibrahim peeled off from his run and was open in space for a diving header that sent Jordan into a 1-0 lead.  Oman had more than a half hour to respond and avoid elimination, but Jordan made sure that no equalizer was anywhere to be found.  Jordan win 1-0 and advance to a two-legged playoff with Uzbekistan.  Oman are eliminated from the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Japan 17 pts IN
Australia 13 pts IN
Jordan 10 pts
Oman OUT
Iraq OUT

Goals
Australia
Joshua Kennedy 83

Jordan
Ahmad Ibrahim 57

Match Reports:
http://www.sbnation.com/soccer/2013/6/18/4441102/australia-vs-iraq-final-score-1-0-result-2013/in/4205171
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-18/socceroos-v-iraq-world-cup-qualifier-live-blog/4763134
http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/socceroos/jordan-secure-third-place-in-australias-group-and-play-off-place-after-1-0-win-over-oman/story-e6frf4l3-1226666015243

Highlights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5Tm0zphMo8 (Australia v. Iraq)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdVM1P6_-VU (Jordan v. Oman)