Tajikistan was defeated by Jordan due to an own goal, and Uzbekistan lost to Qatar despite leading 2-1 in the penalty shootout. South Korea miraculously escaped and pinned Australia in extra time, and Iran snatched victory over Japan in the 96th minute.

Nigeria did not concede for the fourth time in a row and defeated Angola, and Côte d'Ivoire, in the minority, made a comeback in the match with Mali. DR Congo scored three times to send Guinea home, while Cape Verde missed four tries in the "lottery" and gave way to South Africa.