World Cup 2002 Qualifiers : Syria beats Philippines 5-1
DAMASCUS, May. 4, 2001 (AMP) — Korea Japan 2002 (Asian Qualifiers) : Syria defeated the Philippines by a big score of 5-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2002 FIFA World Cup on Friday afternoon.
The result put the Syrians top of Group 1 with 6 points. The Philippines is bottom with no points. In their next game, Syria will meet third-placed Laos on May 7, while the Philippines will face Oman.
Fixtures and Results : Group 1
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Overview
Philippines at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1998)
Syria at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
Philippines
1:5
Syria
1:5 (0:0)
- 4 May 2001
- 16:00
- Damascus
Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Syria | 6 |
 Oman | 3 |
 Laos | 0 |
| Philippines | 0 |
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