Sept 11 (Reuters) - Australia face a fight to reach the
World Cup after they slumped to a shock 2-1 defeat away to
Jordan on Tuesday to leave the Socceroos still searching for
their first win in the fourth round of Asian qualifying.
The atmosphere at the King Abdullah Stadium in Amman was
electric after outsiders Jordan, thrashed 6-0 by Japan in June,
claimed an unlikely win thanks to second-half goals by Hassan
Abdel-Fattah Mahmoud and Amer Deeb.
Australia pulled a goal back through substitute Archie
Thompson late on but poor finishing and frantic defending
allowed Jordan to claim the memorable win.
Jordan are now in second place on four points in Group B and
in one of the pool's two qualifying berths for a place at the
finals in Brazil in 2014.
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