Asian Cup 2004 Qualifiers : UAE beats Syria 3-1
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, Nov. 14, 2003 (AMP) — China 2004 (Qualifiers) : The United Arab Emirates defeated Syria by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2004 AFC Asian Cup on Friday.
The result put the Emirati second in Group G with 7 points. Syria is third with 6 points. In their next game, the United Arab Emirates will meet Sri Lanka on November 18, while Syria will face Turkmenistan.
Fixtures and Results : Second round Group G
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Overview
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 at the Asian Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1980)
- 8 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
United Arab Emirates
3:1
Syria
3:1 (1:1)
- 14 November 2003
- United Arab Emirates
Second round Group G
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Turkmenistan | 10 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7 |
| Syria | 6 |
 Sri Lanka | 0 |
Asian Cup History
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