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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Tim Cahill came off the bench to give Australia a 1-0 win over the United Arab Emirates in the third round of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup on Tuesday.The 36-year-old midfielder drilled home a Brad Smith cross from close range with 10 minutes remaining in Abu Dhabi. The Socceroos made it two wins from two games to go top of Group B, ahead of Saudi Arabia on goal difference.We justifiably took the three points in difficult conditions, said Australia coach Ange Postecoglou, referring to pre-match temperatures of almost 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit). It was a good performance.The top two teams in Groups A and B will qualify automatically for the World Cup, with the two third-place teams going to a fourth-round match to decide which of them makes the intercontinental playoffs.---IRAQ 1, SAUDI ARABIA 2Nawaf Al Abid scored twice from the penalty spot in the last nine minutes to give Saudi Arabia six points from two matches.Mohanad Abdulraheem scored early for Iraq, which also lost in Australia, and was still searching for a first point after two matches.The game was held in Malaysia because of security issues in Iraq.---THAILAND 0, JAPAN 2Japan successfully bounced back from its opening loss at home to the United Arab Emirates in Group B.Genki Haraguchi headed the dominant visitors into a first-half lead, and striker Takuma Asano sealed the win in the second half.It was a very important victory, Japan coach Vahid Halilhodzic said. But it wasnt easy. I was worried a little bit about the mental condition of the team, but we just really threw ourselves into this game with the desire to win.Thailand coach Kiatisuk Senamuang was impressed with the visitors, predicting Japan would qualify for a sixth successive World Cup.We saw tonight that Japan is a strong team, he said. They are on the right track now. I really believe that they can win the rest of their group matches.---CHINA 0, IRAN 0China picked up its first point in Group A, holding Iran to a 0-0 draw in Shenyang.China lost 3-2 to South Korea in Seoul in the opening Group A game last week.---SOUTH KOREA 0, SYRIA 0The Group A game was also played in Malaysia due to the ongoing security situation in Syria.South Korea dominated possession but was frustrated by a hard-working Syrian backline.This is not a satisfactory result for us, said South Korea coach Uli Stielike, who also complained about Syrian time-wasting.---QATAR 0, UZBEKISTAN 1At Doha, defender Egor Kremits 86th-minute header gave Uzbekistan its second consecutive win and moved it to the top of Group A, two points ahead of Iran and South Korea.Kremits, who missed his teams 1-0 win over Syria last Thursday because of a suspension, headed Alexander Geynrikhs free kick from the right past Qatar goalkeeper Oumar Barry.Qatar is in last place in the group after two losses to begin the third round. Josh Jacobs Youth Jersey . After a replay, the winner will meet Sunderland in the quarterfinals. Sagbo did well to control Sone Alukos right cross and fire past Brighton goalkeeper Peter Brezovan. Aluko was making his first start in four months after recovering from an Achilles injury. Dave Casper Youth Jersey . -- Patrick Reed got an early start in golf. https://www.raiderssportsgoods.com/Womens-Lester-Hayes-Inverted-Jersey/ . The Cincinnati Reds remain perfect with their speedy rookie outfielder in the starting lineup. George Blanda Jersey . DAmigo scored twice in regulation and added the shootout winner as the Toronto Marlies edged the San Antonio Rampage 5-4 in American Hockey League action. Jerry Rice Youth Jersey . This should be celebrated because it will not always be this way. With the amount of money given to players by their clubs these days, it is a wonder that so many of those teams allow the sport to continue to take away many of their assets so they can play for a different team in the middle of their season. OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens?released kick returner Devin Hester?on Thursday, perhaps ending the career of one of the best returners in NFL history.A potential Hall of Fame player, the 34-year-old Hester has struggled all season with injuries and a hesitancy to field punts, ranking 18th with a 7.2 yard average.The Ravens could no longer stick with Hester after his indecision to field a punt deep in Baltimore territory led to a safety in Monday nights?30-23 loss to the New England Patriots.Michael Campanaro is expected to be promoted from the practice squad and take over as Baltimoores primary returner.ddddddddddddThe Ravens signed Hester to a one-year deal on Sept. 4 with the hopes he would stabilize the returner position, but he never came close to looking like the same dominant returner from the past decade.Hester holds the NFL record with 20 return touchdowns: a record 14 on punts, five on kickoffs and one return of a missed field goal.He spent eight years with the Chicago Bears and two with the Atlanta Falcons before joining the Ravens. ' ' '