Asian Cup 2011 : Japan beats Syria 2-1
DOHA, Jan. 13, 2011 (AMP) — Qatar 2011 : Japan defeated Syria by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Thursday night.
The result put the Japanese top of Group B with 4 points. Syria is third with 3 points. In their last game, Japan will meet Saudi Arabia on January 17, while Syria will face Jordan.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Syria at the Asian Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1980)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
Japan at the Asian Cup
- 3 titles (1992, 2000, 2004)
- 7 appearances (first in 1988)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1968)
- Statistics: Champions (1992, 2000, 2004) Fourth Place (2007)
Syria
1:2
Japan
1:2 (0:1)
- 13 January 2011
- 19:15
- Doha
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Japan | 4 |
 Jordan | 4 |
| Syria | 3 |
 Saudi Arabia | 0 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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