Asian Cup 2007 Qualifiers : Iran and Syria play out 1-1 draw
TEHRAN, Aug. 16, 2006 (AMP) — Southeast Asia 2007 (Qualifiers) : Iran tied 1-1 with Syria (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2007 AFC Asian Cup on Wednesday night.
The result put the Iranians second in Group B with 4 points. Syria is third with 4 points. In their next game, Iran will meet group leaders South Korea on September 2, while Syria will face Iran.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Iran at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1968, 1972, 1976)
- 10 appearances (first in 1968)
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1960)
- Statistics: Champions (1968, 1972, 1976) Third Place (1980, 1988, 1996, 2004) Fourth Place (1984)
Syria at the Asian Cup
- 4 appearances (first in 1980)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
Iran
1:1
Syria
1:1 (0:0)
- 16 August 2006
- 18:00
- Tehran
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 South Korea | 6 |
| Iran | 4 |
| Syria | 4 |
 Taiwan | 0 |
Asian Cup History
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