Soccer-Australia edge Syria 1-0 to reach Asian Cup last 16

By Rohith Nair AL RAYYAN, Qatar (Reuters) -Australia beat Syria 1-0 in their second Asian Cup match to maintain their perfect record in Group B and qualify for the last 16 on Thursday after midfielder Jackson Irvine came to the rescue once again with his second goal of the tournament.

Travel gallery: Abu Dhabi bound!

City flew out to Abu Dhabi on Thursday afternoon leaving the shivering UK behind for some winter sunshine. The Premier League winter break (and no FA Cup replay) means the Blues could jet out to …