Asian Cup 2011 : Syria defeats Saudi Arabia 2-1
AL RAYYAN, Jan. 9, 2011 (AMP) — Qatar 2011 : Syria defeated Saudi Arabia by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Sunday night.
The result put the Syrians top of Group B with 3 points. In their next game, Syria will meet second-placed Japan on January 13, while Saudi Arabia will face Jordan.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Saudi Arabia at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1984, 1988, 1996)
- 8 appearances (first in 1984)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Champions (1984, 1988, 1996) Runners-up (1992, 2000, 2007)
Syria at the Asian Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1980)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
Saudi Arabia
1:2
Syria
1:2 (0:1)
- 9 January 2011
- 19:15
- Al Rayyan
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Syria | 3 |
 Japan | 1 |
 Jordan | 1 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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