World Cup 2014 Qualifiers : Jordan defeats Australia 2-1
AMMAN, Sep. 11, 2012 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 (Asian Qualifiers) : Jordan defeated Australia by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night.
The result put the Jordanians second in Group B with 4 points. Australia is fourth with 2 points. In their next game, Jordan will meet Oman on October 16, while Australia will face Iraq.
Fixtures and Results : Fourth Round Group B
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Overview
Jordan at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1986)
Australia at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1974)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Jordan
2:1
Australia
2:1 (0:0)
- 11 September 2012
- 19:00
- Amman
Fourth Round Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Japan | 7 |
| Jordan | 4 |
 Iraq | 2 |
| Australia | 2 |
 Oman | 2 |
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