I find it hard to be too critical considering the torrential rain. A couple of missed chances and we looked tired from the hour mark. I would have liked to see Jamie Maclaren get a run. Matthew Leckie worked damn hard - with zero fitness base - in what was effectively a striker-less side.
A good result for both sides, amplified by Japan failing to make up goal difference against Vietnam and Oman failing to capitalise on the Sharjah game to take three points off China.
Even if we fall to third position at this point, the next round is likely to be against a poor side such as Lebanon or Iraq.
Hervé Renard is the epitome of the European career coach working in Africa or Asia.
A good result for both sides, amplified by Japan failing to make up goal difference against Vietnam and Oman failing to capitalise on the Sharjah game to take three points off China.
Even if we fall to third position at this point, the next round is likely to be against a poor side such as Lebanon or Iraq.
Hervé Renard is the epitome of the European career coach working in Africa or Asia.