A failure to win either of their last two World Cup qualifiers doesnt spell gloom for Australias chances of reaching Russia, according to coach Ange Postecoglou.The Socceroos emerged from a tricky away tie in Saudi Arabia and a marquee home match with Japan unbeaten, but with just two points for their efforts.Thats seen them slip from top spot in the group to second place, with just the top two assured of passage to the 2018 tournament.Saudio Arabia now top the group after a 3-0 dismissal of UAE at home, while a four-goal haul to Mohanad Abdul-Raheem ended Iraq wait for a win as they crushed Thailand 4-0.With Australia travelling to Thailand next month to complete the first half of the qualifying campaign, Postecoglou said things were on track.I said at the draw this first five-game series is where well set it up, he said.And from that perspective were in good shape.Weve got games coming up away and at home that we should win and win wellIt was important we didnt lose tonight. But right now Im pretty flat.Postecoglou can see the 1-1 draw with Japan as two points lost or one point gained.Australia failed to win at home, which is never ideal, but Mile Jedinaks 53rd minute penalty proved once more the side is capable of righting their ship in rough seas.A strong showing from 22-year-old Brad Smith - the youngest player on the pitch on Tuesday night - and goalkeeper Mat Ryan were among the chief positives.Both will return to their club sides hopeful of improving their game-time to stay in the national frame.Smith has started the last six qualifiers and looks assured of his position, while Ryans form for Australia should carry him through despite stiff competition from Mitchell Langerak.Ryan hasnt played for club side Valencia in two months, while Lanagerak has played every match for his German side Stuttgart.Postecoglou said he was also keen for players to put their hands up for the troublesome right-back role - filled by Ryan McGowan against Japan - as well as other positions.Its no secret. Were still looking for the right kind of player for that role, he said.With the A-League starting theres a couple of players that have the potential to put their hand up for the November game. Well keep looking and adjusting.AUSTRALIAS WORLD CUP QUALIFYING GROUP RESULTSAustralia 1-1 JapanIraq 4-0 ThailandSaudi Arabia 3-0 United Arab EmiratesGROUP B TABLE AFTER FOUR MATCHES1. Saudi Arabia - 10 points, +5 goal difference2. Australia - 8 points, +3 goal difference3. Japan - 7 points, +2 goal difference4. United Arab Emirates - 6 points, -1 goal difference5. Iraq - 3 points, 0 goal difference6. Thailand - 0 points, -9 goal difference* The top two sides advance to the 2018 World Cup in Russia* Third-ranked side plays the third-ranked team from Group A in a two-leg playoff* Winner of the third-place playoff faces a CONCACAF nation over two legs for a place in the World Cup Cheap Real Air Max . -- Jonathan Drouin gave Halifax the boost it needed to edge host Sherbrooke Phoenix 3-2 in a shootout in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action. Air Max From China . MLS Commissioner Don Garber and Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez also will attend the session, which was announced Monday. The league has discussed placing its next two expansion teams in Miami and Atlanta. https://www.airmaxchina.us/ . - Chris Tierney snapped a tie with a power-play goal late in the third period as the London Knights rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat the Erie Otters 5-3 in Ontario Hockey League action on Wednesday. Air Max Outlet . The native of Mont-Tremblant, Que., captured a World Cup downhill event Saturday, his second this year and fifth career victory on the circuit. Clearance Air Max .ca NFL Power Rankings, overtaking the Denver Broncos and remaining ahead of NFC competition San Francisco, Carolina and New Orleans. SAN ANTONIO -- Monique Currie scored nine of her season-high 20 points in the fourth quarter and San Antonio beat the Washington Mystics 77-70 on Wednesday night without the Stars leading scorer Kayla McBride.San Antonio announced prior to the game that McBride would miss the rest of the season with a right foot fracture. The Stars responded with three starters scoring 16-plus points.Washington took a 64-63 lead after two Natasha Cloud free throws with 7:11 left, but the Mystics didnt score again until 1:28 remained. San Antonio went scoreless for nearly 4 minutees during the stretch, but scored eight straight for a 71-64 lead with 1:38 left.ddddddddddddDearica Hamby matched a season high with 18 points and Moriah Jefferson added 16 points for San Antonio (5-13), which is ranked No. 12 in the AP power poll. Jayne Appel-Marinelli had 12 rebounds and Currie grabbed nine.Tayler Hill scored 14 points and Emma Meesseman had all 10 of her points in the first half for fourth-ranked Washington (9-10). ' ' '