Asian Cup 1996 : China beats Syria 3-0
AL AIN, Dec. 9, 1996 (AMP) — Emirates 1996 : China defeated Syria by a score of 3-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Monday night.
The result put the Chinese second in Group C with 3 points. Syria is bottom with no points. In their last game, China will meet group leaders Japan on December 12, while Syria will face Uzbekistan.
Fixtures and Results : Group C
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Overview
Syria at the Asian Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1980)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
China at the Asian Cup
- 6 appearances (first in 1976)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1984) Third Place (1976, 1992) Fourth Place (1988)
Syria
0:3
China
0:3 (0:1)
- 9 December 1996
- 19:00
- Al Ain
Group C
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Japan | 6 |
| China | 3 |
 Uzbekistan | 3 |
| Syria | 0 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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