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The fourth round of AFC matches for 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification was played from 5 to 10 October 2017.[1] The winners advanced to the inter-confederation play-offs against the fourth-placed team from the CONCACAF fifth round.[2]
In the fourth round, the third-placed teams from the two third round groups competed in a two-legged home-and-away play-off.[3]
The order of legs was pre-determined by the AFC, announced during the draw for the third round. The third-placed team from Group A hosted the first leg, and the third-placed team from Group B hosted the second leg.[4]
Group (third round) |
Third place |
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A | Syria |
B | Australia |
Syria | 1–1 | Australia |
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Report (FIFA) Report (AFC) |
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Australia | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Syria |
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Report (FIFA) Report (AFC) |
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Australia won 3–2 on aggregate and advanced to the inter-confederation play-offs.
There were 5 goals scored in 2 matches, for an average of 2.5 goals per match.
2 goals
1 goal
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