Having lost 2-0 to Saudi Arabia in their Group C opener, Australia held off a spirited China PR fightback for the win.
China PR, having played to a 1-1 draw with Tajikistan on Matchday One, still have a chance to advance to the knockout stage despite the defeat.
⏰ FT | 🇨🇳 China PR 3️⃣-5️⃣ Australia 🇦🇺
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🦘 It's an eight-goal thriller with the Joeys registering their first win of #AFCU17#CHNvAUS pic.twitter.com/0zcdal3jZ8