The Socceroos are in the driver's seat to reach the final stage of World Cup qualifying, despite being robbed of an away win over Syria by a questionable late penalty.
With five minutes to play on Thursday, Australia were on the cusp of a best-case-scenario victory in the first leg of their cut-throat play-off tie.
But a controversial late penalty goal to Omar Al Somah gave the war-ravaged nation the 1-all equaliser they craved to cancel Robbie Kruse's 40th-minute opener at Malacca's Hang Jebat Stadium.
Postecoglou says it is disappointing.
