Asian Cup 2000 Qualifiers : Iran and Syria tied at 1-1
TEHRAN, Apr. 9, 2000 (AMP) — Lebanon 2000 (Qualifiers) : Iran tied 1-1 with Syria (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2000 AFC Asian Cup on Sunday.
The result put the Iranians top of Group 2 with 10 points. Syria is second with 10 points. In their last game, Iran will meet the Maldives on April 11, while Syria will face Bahrain.
Fixtures and Results : Group 2
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Overview
Iran at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1968, 1972, 1976)
- 8 appearances (first in 1968)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
- Statistics: Champions (1968, 1972, 1976) Third Place (1980, 1988, 1996) Fourth Place (1984)
Syria at the Asian Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1980)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
Iran
1:1
Syria
1:1 (1:1)
- 9 April 2000
- Tehran
Group 2
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Iran | 10 |
| Syria | 10 |
 Bahrain | 9 |
 Maldives | 0 |
Asian Cup History
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