Asian Cup 1996 : Japan beats Syria 2-1
AL AIN, Dec. 6, 1996 (AMP) — Emirates 1996 : Japan defeated Syria by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-1), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Friday afternoon.
The result put the Japanese top of Group C with 3 points. In their next game, Japan will meet Uzbekistan on December 9, while Syria will face China.
Fixtures and Results : Group C
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Overview
Japan at the Asian Cup
- 1 title (1992)
- 3 appearances (first in 1988)
- 5 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
- Statistics: Champions (1992)
Syria at the Asian Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1980)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
Japan
2:1
Syria
2:1 (0:1)
- 6 December 1996
- 16:45
- Al Ain
Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Japan | 3 |
 China | 0 |
 Uzbekistan | 0 |
| Syria | 0 |
Matches
- Japan 2-1 Syria
- China - Uzbekistan 19:00
- Japan - Uzbekistan 16:45
- Syria - China 19:00
- Japan - China 16:45
- Uzbekistan - Syria 19:00
Asian Cup History
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