World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : UAE loses to Syria 3-1 but qualifies for next round
AL AIN CITY, Jun. 22, 2008 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (Asian Qualifiers) : Syria defeated the United Arab Emirates by a score of 3-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a World Cup qualifying game on Sunday night. The United Arab Emirates advance to the next round of the ongoing FIFA World Cup. Syria is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round Group 5
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Overview
United Arab Emirates at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1990)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1986)
Syria at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
United Arab Emirates
1:3
Syria
1:3 (0:1)
- 22 June 2008
- 20:00
- Al Ain City
Third Round Group 5
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Iran | 9 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8 |
| Syria | 8 |
 Kuwait | 4 |
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