Syria 2 – Japan 1 (AFC Asian Olympic qualifier, February 5, 2012) Syria took the lead when Mohammad Fares’ free kick deflected into the net off Japan striker Yuya Osako in the 19th minute.  Japan leveled in the 44th minute with an equalizer from Kensuke Nagai but Syria’s Ahmed Saleh scored an amazing 35-yard lob in the 90th minute to claim the win.

Iraq 0 – UAE 1 (AFC Asian Olympic qualifier, February 5, 2012) A ripper from Ahmed Ali gave the UAE victory.