Australia beats Uzbekistan 2-0 in WC qualifier

Published Apr. 1, 2009 5:26 p.m. ET

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Josh Kennedy and Harry Kewell scored second-half goals as Australia beat Uzbekistan 2-0 on Wednesday to move within one point of securing a World Cup spot.

The Australians needed a draw between Bahrain and Qatar in the later Group A match to be the first team to advance from Asian qualifying to South Africa 2010.