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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Australia scored twice late on to beat Iraq 2-1 and revive its 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign Tuesday, while 10-man Iran beat South Korea 1-0 to move level on points with the Koreans in Group A. Uzbekistan and Oman also earned much-needed victories. Uzbekistan downed 2022 World Cup host Qatar 1-0 and Oman beat Jordan 2-1. In Doha, Iraq scored against the run of the play from a counterattack when Younis Mahmoud crossed for substitute Alaa Abdulzehra to slot the ball past goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer in the 72nd minute. Australia levelled when Tim Cahill rose above the defence eight minutes later to head the ball into the net from a corner. With a draw looking likely, Australia substitute Tom Oar crossed the ball into the box for unmarked substitute Archie Thompson to head home the 84th-minute winner. "Im really happy with the result as we managed to make a good comeback and got three points, which will put us back into contention," Australia coach Holger Osieck said. "The result proved that we can make it as the win against Iraq was important. We were lucky even though it only came in the closing minutes. We managed to score from the chances that we had unlike the last match against Jordan." In Group B, Japan remains top with 10 points followed by Australia and Oman with five. Jordan has four points and Iraq is bottom with two. "Our situation has become now very delicate as we are now in the last position in the group," Iraq coach Zico said. "However, there are still four matches to play and hopefully we can get back into competition in the remaining matches, although it will not be easy." In Tehran, Iran captain Javad Nekounams sent the 100,000 home fans into raptures when he scored a late winning goal. Nekounam received the ball following a deflection from a free kick and slotted it into the net in the 75th minute. His goal came 20 minutes after Iran midfielder Masoud Shojaei was sent off after picking up his second yellow card. The match started promisingly for the Iranians, with Reza Ghoochannejhad hitting a low drive from the edge of the box that forced goalkeeper Jung Sung-ryong into a good save in the 20th minute. But South Korea began to take charge of the match after a dead-ball delivery from Ki Sung-yueng caused problems for the Iranian defence. The midfielder swung in a free kick from the left that was headed over the crossbar in the 26th by an unmarked Kim Shin-wook. Shortly afterward, Ki delivered a free kick from the other flank that caused confusion in the defence, ending with Kim Bo-kyungs header being touched onto the crossbar by goalkeeper Mehdi Rahmati in the 29th. After taking the lead, the Iranians weathered a flurry of shots from the South Koreans. The Koreans best chance for an equalizer fell to Yun Suk-young, who curled the ball from outside the area just over the crossbar with five minutes remaining. South Korea and Iran each have seven points in Group A, though the Koreans are ahead on goal difference. Uzbekistan is next with five points, followed by Qatar and Lebanon with four. Uzbekistan earned its first win of the campaign when midfielder Sanjar Tursunov scored in the 13th minute after being fed a cross by Ulugbek Bakaev from the right flank. Qatar pressed for the equalizer, with Uzbekistan goalkeeper Ignatiy Nesterov parrying Muhammed Mubaraks long-range shot. Qatar captain Wesam Rizik had a good chance in the 23rd but his shot went over the bar. Qatars best second-half chance came when striker Sebastian Sorias header just missed the mark. "Its good to win. But we only have five points now," said Uzbekistan coach Kasimov Mirdjalal, who replaced Vadim Abramov after the loss to Iran in its first qualifying match. Qatars Brazilian coach, Paulo Autuori, said he would encourage his players to concentrate on its match next month against Lebanon. "Honestly speaking, Uzbekistan has a good team full of experienced players," Autuori said. "Football is like this. You win some, you lose some. They tried their best. From this moment, we should try to forget about this game and concentrate on the next. Ill try to cheer the players hard so that they get ready for the next match." Players received a taste of what it will be like to play in hot and humid conditions should there be a summer world cup in 2022. Even with temperatures at a relatively comfortable low 30s Celsius, the referee stopped the match in the first half so players could have a water break. In Muscat, goals from Ahmed Mubarak Obaid and Juma Darwish helped Oman earn its first victory and move off the bottom of Group B table. After a scoreless first half in which Oman dominated, Saad Suhail sent a cross in that landed near Obaid, who broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute. Darwish doubled the lead in the 82nd after he received a cross from the right and tapped the ball into the net. Jordans Thaer al-Bawab pulled a goal back in the 90th. The win was unexpected as the home side has struggled in qualifying; until the Jordan match it was bottom of Group B. Jordan, by contrast, was a surprise second and coming off an upset win over Australia. "It was a tough match and I am happy," Oman coach Paul Le Guen said. "The win means a lot as it keeps us in the race for a berth in Brazil." Cheap Jerseys China . The autopsy says Seau died of a gunshot wound to the chest. The medical examiners office says it is awaiting a decision by the family on whether to turn over Seaus brain to unidentified outside researchers for study. Cheap Jerseys From China . Green-Ellis replaces Cedric Benson, a free agent after leading the Bengals in rushing each of the last four seasons. Cincinnati also has Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard in the backfield. http://facialhairstyleshq.info/cheapjerseys.html . Yunel Escobar had a big day against New York on Wednesday, going 4-for-5 with three doubles, two runs scored, a home run and five RBI in Torontos 8-5 win. Edwin Encarnacion, Adam Lind and Jeff Mathis each drove in a run to help the Jays take two out of three matchups with the Yankees following a seven-game skid. TORONTO -- After a summer of uncertainty, P.K. Subban is more concerned about the fans than himself. The 23-year-old defenceman remains without a contract from the Montreal Canadiens and could be one of 750 players locked out by the NHL next week, but his worries run deeper than that when he surveys the leagues current labour climate. "Obviously, its an unfortunate situation," Subban said Wednesday in an interview. "Nobody wants to see (a lockout). I think at this point youre more concerned about the fans and making sure that the fans dont get hurt because ultimately those are the people that support us. "I think that thats the only downer about it, is just you dont want to see the fans get hurt." The NHLs collective bargaining talks remain on hold and the current agreement is set to expire on Sept. 15. If that date passes, the league will enact a lockout, which would be the third since 1994. In recent weeks, commissioner Gary Bettman has said he shares the fans desire of not wanting to see another work stoppage. He also credited the paying customers for helping the league rebound so strongly from the 2004-05 lockout. "We recovered well last time because we have the worlds greatest fans," Bettman said last month. Subban hadnt even yet reached the Ontario Hockey League when that NHL season was cancelled eight years ago. He admits that its been a little unusual preparing for a training camp that might not open as expected on Sept. 21. However, he expressed confidence in NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr -- "hes one of the smartest people in North America," said Subban -- and believes theres a deal to be made. "As far as players go, all we know is playing hockey," said Subban. "Thats whats gotten us to the NHL. We want to see a game on the ice, we just hope than the owners and our association can come to a fair agreement sooner than later. "Thats what we want out of this whole thing is just a fair agreement -- something that works for the plaayers and works for the owners and works for the league.dddddddddddd" Even with the start of the season up in the air, Subban is managing to keep busy. This week he helped launch "Hyundai Hockey Helpers," which is a new program that will provide 1,000 needy children with grants of up to $500 to help pay for hockey equipment and registration fees. The son of a Jamaican immigrant, Subban relied on hand-me-down equipment as a young boy and can identify with the struggles faced by many Canadian families. Hes also a popular figure with kids, as Hyundai Canada president and CEO Steve Kelleher witnessed Tuesday at a launch event. "We couldnt drag PK off the ice," said Kelleher. "He was out there -- him and his brother (Malcolm) -- for about half an hour playing keeping away with the kids. It was totally great. He connects with the kids." That kind of interaction comes naturally for the affable Subban. "Ive always wanted to be able to give back," he said. "Ive had that passion since I started in the NHL. ... Its a privilege for me to a part of this." Subban is hopeful that hell soon be able to get back to doing what he loves best. Hes currently in need of a contract after his entry-level deal expired at the end of last season. Negotiations with the Habs have been slow and Subban indicated he was unsure if the labour uncertainty was to blame. "Its a process just like the CBA," he said. "At the end of the day, I dont write the contracts myself. ... Im just going to be patient and wait for things to materialize. Hopefully, they happen sooner or later." Unlike NHLers who are currently under contract, he wouldnt have to wait for a lockout to officially begin before signing a deal to play in Europe should there be a work stoppage. However, the blue-liner would prefer to continue preparing as though the NHL will start on time. "Im just keeping my plate full and once the time comes to make those decisions I will," said Subban. ' ' ' 

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