World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Syria defeats Singapore 2-1
SINGAPORE, Nov. 17, 2015 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (Asian Qualifiers) : Syria defeated Singapore by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday night at the National Stadium in Singapore.
Khribin scored dual goals
Syria dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by Khribin in the 20th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Syrians further widened their lead in the second period with another goal by Khribin in stoppage time.
The result put the Syrians second in Group E with 15 points. Singapore is third with 10 points. In their next game, Syria will meet Cambodia at the National Stadium on March 24, while Singapore will face Afghanistan.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round Group E
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Overview
Singapore at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
Syria at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 14 participations in the qualifications (first in 1950)
- 17 November 2015
- 20:00
- Singapore
Second Round Group E
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Japan | 16 |
| Syria | 15 |
| Singapore | 10 |
 Afghanistan | 6 |
 Cambodia | 0 |
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