Australia 0-1 Jordan
Scorer: Anas Bani Yaseen 26.
The decisive goal in the 2019 Asian Cup Group B match came in the middle of the first half, when Jordan took a corner kick.
Australia had more than 75 minutes to find an equalizer, but failed.
Anas Basi Yaseen celebrates the match-winning goal.
Channel Fox Australia called the home team’s 0-1 defeat `a shock`, but at the same time admitted the `Kangaroos` had `had a very poor match`.
Statistics after the match showed that Australia did not create a bad position – controlling the ball 77%, superior in the number of shots (10 compared to 4) and winning corners (9 – 2).
Jordan held the ball less, but defended solidly.
Goalkeeper Ryan promptly touched the ball and hit the crossbar, saving Australia a goal.
Didn’t play well in the first half, but Australia should have been awarded a penalty in the 42nd minute. Jordan right back, Feras Shelbayeh handled the ball inside the 16m50 area from Robbie Kruse’s cross.
After the break, Coach Arnold changed two positions, bringing Rhyan Grant and then Chris Ikonomidis onto the field to strengthen the attack.
Having lost their opening match, Australia still has a chance to correct their mistakes when they meet Palestine on January 11 and then Syria on January 15.
Defeat at the hands of Jordan will put Australia (yellow shirt)Â under great pressure in the next two matches.