TIM'S JOY

Tim Cahill came to the rescue for Australia in the Asian Cup this afternoon.

The midfielder grabbed a 90th minute equaliser for the Socceroos against Oman in Bangkok.

Cahill began the match on the bench following his recovery from a broken metatarsal sustained in March, replaced Vince Grellan in the 63rd minute.

Australia went a goal down in the 32nd minute when Badar Mubarak put the Gulf side ahead and it was looking like there was a shock on the cards until Cahill spoiled proceedings in injury time.

The Socceroos' next match in the 16 nation tournament is on July 13 when they take on Iraq.