Qualified teams
| Group (third round) | Third place |
|---|---|
| A |  Syria |
| B |  Australia |
The fourth round of AFC matches for 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification was played from 5 to 10 October 2017. [1] The winners advanced to the inter-confederation play-offs against the fourth-placed team from the CONCACAF fifth round. [2]
In the fourth round, the third-placed teams from the two third round groups competed in a two-legged home-and-away play-off. [3]
The order of legs was pre-determined by the AFC, announced during the draw for the third round. The third-placed team from Group A hosted the first leg, and the third-placed team from Group B hosted the second leg. [4]
| Group (third round) | Third place |
|---|---|
| A | Syria |
| B | Australia |
| Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syria | 2–3 | Australia | 1–1 | 1–2 (a.e.t.) |
| Syria | 1–1 | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Report (FIFA) Report (AFC) |
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| Australia | 2–1 (a.e.t.) | Syria |
|---|---|---|
| Report (FIFA) Report (AFC) |
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Australia won 3–2 on aggregate and advanced to the inter-confederation play-offs.
There were 5 goals scored in 2 matches, for an average of 2.5 goals per match.
2 goals
1 goal
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Asian Play-off: MD1 (1st leg), 5 Oct 2017, A3 vs B3; MD2 (2nd leg), 10 Oct 2017, B3 vs A3. (Displayed in video at 1:40)
