Defending champions Australia made their worst ever start to an Asian Cup on Sunday when they lost 1-0 to Jordan in front of a partisan crowd in Al Ain.
Graham Arnold's youthful side had expected victory in their Group B opener but they were undone by Anas Bani-Yaseen's powerful first-half header from a corner.
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Jordan pull off one of the biggest upsets of the early tournament after knocking off current Asian Cup holders Australia 1-0. The fantastic win came from this Anas Bani Yasin header pic.twitter.com/JoXFdnaC0T
It leaves the injury-hit Aussies with much to ponder ahead of Friday's game against Palestine, when they will need a win to get their title defence on track.