Vietnam 0-1 Syria

Razal Rafe struck in injury time to maintain Syria's perfect record in Group D of Asian Cup qualifying following a 1-0 win over Vietnam.

The hosts had come closest in the first half when Nguyen Minh Phuong struck the post but Rafe headed home in the 94th minute to secure the points for the visitors.

"My faith in Razal Rafe has been repaid," Syria coach Fajr Ibrahim said.

"He scored with his only chance and kept Syria on top of the group. However, I think my players did not play well today. They made many wrong passes and the link play was poor."

Syria are top of the standings with three wins from three and firmly on track for a place in the Asian Cup.

China claimed their second win in the group with a 2-0 victory over Lebanon at Beirut Municipality stadium.

Yu Hai put the visitors ahead a minute before the break when he latched onto Rong Hao's pass before firing home.

Second-half substitute Qu Bo wrapped up the victory with 18 minutes remaining when he fired home after Hao had again been the provider.

"The win was good tonight as it helped us to remain in second place in the group," said China coach Gao Hongbo.

"Our team had a good game and I'm really satisfied and happy with the performance of the players."

The win means China are second in the standings with six points, three ahead of Vietnam.