Young Socceroos set to progress

Young Socceroos ... are in a good position to advance at the AFC under 19 championships. Source: Ricardo Mazalan / AP

The Young Socceroos need only a draw to reach the knockout stage of the AFC under 19 Championship in the United Arab Emirates after a 1-1 result with Syria on Tuesday.

The Australians' second clash was scoreless until midway through the second half when Syria broke the deadlock through Al Mawas, who received a long pass and shot past Australian goalkeeper Paul Izzo.

The Young Socceroos were able to equalise in the 81st minute after Ryan Williams beat three defenders down the right side. He then worked his way into the box and cut the ball back to Corey Gameiro, who finished past the keeper to the near post.

Gameiro had a chance to net the winner a minute later after Williams again played him into a goal-scoring position but the shot went wide.

Syria and Australia top Group D on four points each after two rounds, the Young Socceroos enjoying a first-up win over Qatar.

In their final group match, the Young Socceroos face Saudi Arabia who were thrashed 5-1 by Syria.

Young Socceroos' coach Paul Okon was pleased with his team's overall performance.

"We were a bit tentative in the first 10-15 minutes as we knew Syria would come out and attack early which they did. We dealt with it and, at the same time, we played some good football and started to dominate the game," said Okon.

"After the game, I emphasised to the players that this is just another step towards qualifying for the FIFA Under-20 World Cup.

"The performance tonight was outstanding and we need to continue this in the next match against Saudi Arabia."

The Young Socceroos' match against Saudi Arabia will kick off on Thursday November 8 at 5pm (midnight EDT).

The top two teams from each group progress to the quarter-finals, with the semi-finalists automatically qualifying for the under 20 World Cup in Turkey next June and July.

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