17 Jan Socceroos Asian Cup Round of 16 opponent decided

Australia will face Uzbekistan in the Round of 16 at the Asian Cup.

The Socceroos have avoided a knockout clash against Asian rivals Japan after they came from behind to beat the Uzbeks 2-1 in their final Group F match.

Graham Arnold’s men will meet either UAE or Kyrgyzstan in the Quarter-Finals if they successfully negotiate their way past Uzbekistan.

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Uzbekistan have failed to score in three matches against Australia and were thrashed 6-0 in the 2011 Asian Cup Semi-Finals in Qatar.

The match will be played at the Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium in Al Ain from 1:00am Tuesday AEDT.