Oman beat Thailand 2-0 Wednesday to advance to the next round of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup. With the win, Oman finished second in Group D behind Australia. The Gulf team overtook Saudi Arabia, which also needed a win to advance but was defeated by Australia 4-2. Midfielder Hussain al-Hadhri gave Oman the lead in the 10th minute and midfielder Adbul al-Muqbali added another in the 90th. It was only Oman's second victory in qualifying, the Associated Press reported.