Asian Cup 2004 Qualifiers : UAE beats Syria 3-1
SYRIA, Nov. 7, 2003 (AMP) — China 2004 (Qualifiers) : The United Arab Emirates defeated Syria by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2004 AFC Asian Cup on Friday.
The result put the Syrians top of Group G with 6 points. UAE is second with 4 points. In their next game, Syria will meet second-placed the United Arab Emirates on November 14, while the United Arab Emirates will face Syria.
Fixtures and Results : Second round Group G
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Overview
Syria at the Asian Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1980)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
United Arab Emirates at the Asian Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1980)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1980)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1996) Fourth Place (1992)
Syria
1:3
United Arab Emirates
1:3 (0:0)
- 7 November 2003
- Syria
Second round Group G
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Syria | 6 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4 |
 Turkmenistan | 4 |
 Sri Lanka | 0 |
Asian Cup History
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