Doha, Qatar: Syria, with its historic qualification, hopes to continue its unprecedented run when they go against the three time champions the Iranian Team Melli heavyweights.
The Syrian Qasioun Eagles are in for a tough test against a side considered to be among the favorites to bring home gold, while the Iranian side is surely to be eager to extend their winning streak, in the hopes of securing a place in the quarterfinals and drawing ever closer to the coveted fourth title.
Will Iran bolster its winning streak and draw ever nearer to the coveted Asian trophy, or will Syria continue writing history and reach the quarterfinals for the first time?
Stay tuned as we bring you match highlights and a glimpse of the football atmosphere at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium.
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Iran will meet pre-tournament favourites Japan in the Asian Cup quarter-finals after surviving extra time with 10 men before defeating Syria 5-3 on penalties. Read more.
Iran's players celebrate their win at the end of the Qatar 2023 AFC Asian Cup football match between Iran and Syria at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha on January 31, 2024. (Photo by Karim Jaafar / AFP)
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Team Melli into the Last 8. Qasioun Eagles bid tournament farewell.
FULL TIME
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 31, 2024
⏱️ 120' + 2'
Iran 1(5p) - 1(3p) Syria
The Iranian team is through, despite going down to 10 men nine minutes before regulation time. Syria's excellent footballing and teamplay unfortunately wasn't enough to topple Team Melli.
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120' + 2'
An exciting matchup full of drama capped off by an intense penalty kick showdown which went in favor of the Irani team.
ركلات الترجيح | إيران 5 - 3 سوريا #إيران_سوريا#هيا_آسيا | #كأس_آسيا2023 #قطر2023 | #AsianCup2023#كاس_آسيا_قنوات_الكاس#شوف_الكاس pic.twitter.com/NIHKLzKa2V
— قنوات الكاس (@AlkassTVSports) January 31, 2024
IRAN WINS
Ehsan Hajsafi converts the last penalty for Iran. Team Melli are through to quarterfinals. Heartbreak for Syria who fought too well.
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 31, 2024
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PENALTIES
Karim Ansarifard scores the first penalty for Iran
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 31, 2024
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120' + 2'
Extra Time is over. This game is headed for a penalty shootout.
113'
Seven minutes away from a penalty shootout whereone of these two resilient teams will unfortunately go home.
90' + 1'
Mehdi Taremi is shown red. Iran down to 10-men.
Khrbin gives Syria lifeline
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SYRIA GOAL!
GOAL!
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 31, 2024
⏱️ 63'
Iran 1-1 Syria
Omar Khrbin equalizes for Syria from the penalty spot. This game is still on!
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63' Minuets:Syria Penalty
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Half Time!
HALF TIME
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 31, 2024
⏱️ 45' + 5'
Iran 1-0 Syria
A closely contested matchup between the two sides, with a penalty kick converted by Mehdi Taremi's penalty being the only difference in an otherwise even first 45'.
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GOAL IRAN
GOAL!
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) January 31, 2024
⏱️35'
Iran 1-0 Syria
Taremi coverts from the spot to give Iran the lead.
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Fan Focus!
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Match starts!
Here is the line-up of players for both sides!
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Team Melli is here
???????? Team Melli grace the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium on the back of a perfect record at #AsianCup2023!
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) January 31, 2024
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Syrian team arrives for the big match
Here come the ???????? Eagles of Qasioun, ready for their first-ever #AsianCup knockout stage appearance! #AsianCup2023 | #HayyaAsia | #IRNvSYR pic.twitter.com/IFbjo8VXil
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) January 31, 2024
