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AFC Asian Cup, India vs Syria: Know your opponents

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Syria and India are a story that goes way back; not in terms of football but in terms of contact and relations since the ancient days. Be it through business or an exchange of cultural, other ethnic thoughts and beliefs, the two have been in close contact and almost on the same page always, be it at the diplomatic level or personal to person to level. In fact, Syriac is a language that is even taught in several colleges across the southern states – especially in Kerala. But this meeting on the football pitch will last only an hour and a half, but it is for the survival of two familiar foes in the AFC Asian Cup. This final group stage game is coming with the essence of a knock-out stinger. India v Syria – Nehru Cup 2007 (Image via Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports) Syria’s footballing landscape is not as colourful as India’s domestic scenario, but their national team has proved to be a unit of respite and hope for the people of …

AFC Asian Cup: Goalless and pointless, India eye big improvement against Syria and helpful results elsewhere to boost R16 hopes | Football News

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If in Australia and Uzbekistan, India found top Asian teams looking to win the biggest football prize in the continent, against Syria, they find kinship in goals moving forward, even though both teams have found goals hard to come by. While Syria have a point from two games thanks to a 0-0 draw against Uzbekistan and can go through to the Round of 16 with a win against India, it’s a lot tougher for Igor Stimac’s team, who have conceded five goals over two games and not scored a single one of their own. The top two teams from each of the six groups go through. With these 12 teams, four of the best third-placed teams will comprise the Round of 16. Even a win against the Syrians can’t guarantee a spot in the last 16 for India, who also must hope a host of results go their way in other groups. Syria come with the same set of physical attributes that have troubled the Indians at this tournament. However, it’s the lack of goals …

India take on Syria in a last-ditch effort

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It’s a do-or-die situation for the Blue Tigers, as they get ready to take the field against Syria in their last game of Group B at the AFC Asian Cup Qatar 2023. India currently stand at the bottom of Group B, having lost their first two matches against Australia (0-2) and Uzbekistan (0-3). Syria, who had earned a stalemate against Uzbekistan in their first game, currently have the advantage in the race to the third spot in the group. The four best third-placed teams from six groups, along with the top two teams from each group, will make it to the round of 16. The equation is simple for the Blue Tigers – they must get three points against Syria to secure the third spot and hope for the results in the other groups to go in their favour. “We will try to keep playing our football,” said India head coach Igor Stimac, on the eve of the game. “We have worked on changes in mindset and our philosophy. Defeats are a part of the …