India vs Syria India Falls Short in AFC Asian Cup 2023: Syria Secures Historic Win

India vs Syria AFC Asian Cup Highlights(AFC Asian Cup)

In a heart-wrenching battle at the AFC Asian Cup 2023, India faced a 0-1 defeat against Syria, sealing their fate with no points or goals in the group stage. The match, held at the Al Bayt Stadium, saw Syria’s Omar Khribin scoring the decisive goal in the 76th minute, propelling his team into the knockout stage for the first time in the history of the Asian Cup.

The first half of the encounter concluded with a goalless draw, showcasing India’s promising start and Syria’s dominance towards the end. However, India’s hopes took a hit in the second half when Sandesh Jhingan suffered an injury, leading to his substitution for Nikhil Poojary. The intensity remained high, with both teams coming close to breaking the deadlock.

The pivotal moment arrived in the 76th minute when Syria’s substitute, Omar Khribin, found the back of the net, securing a 1-0 lead. Despite India’s relentless efforts to equalize until the final whistle, they failed to score a goal in the tournament. The defeat meant India’s exit from the 2023 Asian Cup without a point or a goal, leaving them with a challenging road ahead.

The live updates during the match reflected the nail-biting moments:

FULL TIME: India 0-1 Syria(IND lose 0-1 to SYR, knocked out with no points or goals)

As the referee blew the final whistle, Syrian players celebrated a historic moment, reaching the knockout stage with minimal previous achievements in the last decade. While India can exit the tournament with heads held high, the lack of a finishing touch haunted them throughout the competition.

India Threatening in the Last Minutes at AFC Asian Cup 2023 football

In the dying minutes of the game, India pushed forward desperately, with Akash leading a rapid counter. Despite their efforts, Syria managed to defend, securing their place in the knockout stage.

Syria’s Chance to Extend Lead (Omar Khribin scores to hand Syria 1-0 win)

With seven minutes of added time, Syria had a golden opportunity to make it 2-0. However, Hesar’s shot failed to find the target, keeping India within reach, albeit slim, of a comeback.

India Pressing High in the 87th Minute

India continued to fight until the last whistle, pressing high in the 87th minute. However, Syria’s defense thwarted their attempts, ensuring their 1-0 lead remained intact.

Last 10 Minutes of India’s Asian Cup Adventure

Entering the last 10 minutes of the match, India brought on Anirudh Thapa for Apuia, showing their determination to salvage a result. Despite the late efforts, they couldn’t break Syria’s defense.

GOAL! India 0-1 Syria! (Khrbin 76 mins)

Read more