Asian Cup 1984 Qualifiers : Syria beats Philippines 2-0
JAKARTA, Aug. 7, 1984 (AMP) — Singapore 1984 (Qualifiers) : Syria defeated the Philippines by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 2-0), in a qualifying game for the 1984 AFC Asian Cup on Tuesday.
The result put the Syrians second in Group 1 with 3 points. In their next game, Syria will meet group leaders Iran on August 9, while the Philippines will face Thailand.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Syria at the Asian Cup
- 1 appearances (1980)
- 3 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
Philippines at the Asian Cup
- Never qualified
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1956)
Syria
2:0
Philippines
2:0 (2:0)
- 7 August 1984
- Jakarta
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Iran | 3 |
| Syria | 3 |
 Indonesia | 3 |
 Thailand | 0 |
| Philippines | 0 |
 Bangladesh | 0 |
Asian Cup History
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