Nishan Velupillay (Australia) vs Indonesia 

It was a fantastic window for the Socceroos as they notched up back-to-back wins including a 5-1 victory over Indonesia in Sydney, where Nishan Velupillay scored with a cool finish, beating Maarten Paes in a one-on-one situation after lifting the ball over the keeper. 

Daichi Kamada (Japan) vs Bahrain  

Japan confirmed their eighth successive FIFA World Cup appearance with a comfortable 2-0 win against Bahrain. The opening goal was a perfect team move as Ayase Ueda’s neat turn found Takefusa Kubo, who played a beautiful reverse ball into the path of Daichi Kamada and he made no mistake from close range. 

Hwang Hee-chan (Korea Republic) vs Oman 

The Taeguk Warriors remain top of Group B despite drawing both of their matches in this window, with Lee Kang-in delivering their best moment when his defence-splitting pass from midfield found Hwang Hee-chan who finished clinically to break the deadlock against Oman. 

Ahmed Al Rawi (Qatar) vs DPR Korea 

Ahmed Al Rawi continues to shine for the Qatar senior national team having made a successful step up from the youth set-up. The 20-year-old kept his cool before confidently rolling the ball past the DPR Korea goalkeeper for his third senior international goal. 

Ole Romenij (Indonesia) vs Bahrain 

Indonesia are in fourth place in Group C following a crucial 1-0 home win against Bahrain with forward Ole Romenij scoring the winner. Marselino Ferdinan shone again, delivering the assist for Romenij to stroke home the all-important goal in the 24th minute. 

Aleksandr Mishchenko (Kyrgyz Republic) vs Qatar 

Aleksandr Mishchenko’s maiden international goal is one that he will never forget, unleashing a first-time strike from outside the box that was too hot to handle for Meshaal Barsham in the Qatari goal to give Kyrgyz Republic the lead as they went on to stun the reigning Asian champions 3-1. 

Issam Al Sabhi (Oman) vs Kuwait 

Oman registered a vital victory away to Kuwait to consolidate fourth place in Group B thanks to Issam Al Sabhi’s clinical header. Amjad Al Harthi’s inch-perfect cross from the right flank was met by the head of Al Sabhi as they took home all three points from a tricky encounter. 

Mehdi Taremi (IR Iran) vs Uzbekistan 

Next up on the list is Iranian superstar Mehdi Taremi who helped his nation secure a seventh FIFA World Cup qualification with a brace against Uzbekistan. The first goal was a thing of beauty as Sardar Azmoun and Taremi combined to deliver the killer blow, with the latter’s thumping volley sending Azadi Stadium into raptures. 

Abbosbek Fayzullaev (Uzbekistan) vs IR Iran 

Abbosbek Fayzullaev was once again on target for Uzbekistan, this time with a somewhat speculative effort. The youngster’s long-range free-kick bamboozled the Iranian defenders and went all the way in as the White Wolves ultimately picked up what could prove to be a priceless point in Tehran. 

Ameed Mahajneh (Palestine) vs Iraq 

Palestine kept their FIFA World Cup hopes alive with a landmark first-ever win at this stage after two dramatic late goals stunned Iraq and moved them up to fifth place in Group Bs. Adam Kaied’s 97th-minute corner was met by the head of centre-back Ameed Mahajneh for an iconic moment in Palestinian football history. 

Sultan Adil (United Arab Emirates) vs DPR Korea 

And finally, another stoppage-time winner, this time coming from Sultan Adil for UAE’s fourth win in the third round. The 20-year-old rising star returned from a long-term injury with a brave diving header against DPR Korea to hand his nation the win in Riyadh.