MALACCA -- Three quick thoughts from Syria 1-1 Australia in the first leg of their World Cup playoff.
1. Syria's World Cup dream lives on
Australia's World Cup hopes hang in the balance, while Syria continue to dream following their AFC playoff first leg on Thursday night.
After Robbie Kruse put the Socceroos ahead in the 40th minute, the Syrians equalised through Omar Al Soma from the penalty spot, ahead of Tuesday's second leg in Sydney.
After Syria's heroic 2-2 draw away to Iran last month, it is dangerous to write off Asia's Cinderella team as they look to book their ticket to Russia 2018.