Syria secured its spot in the knockout stage of the Asian Cup for the first time by scoring a goal in the last 15 minutes of regular time. The first half between India and Syria ended goalless, with India making a good start and Syria building pressure towards the end. The beginning of the second half was unfortunate for India, with an injury to Jhingan and a substitution for Nikhil Pujari. The second half was closely contested, with both sides coming close to scoring on different occasions. However, it was Syria that broke the deadlock in the 76th minute with a goal from Umar Khrbin.
Despite India making a late push and threatening until the final seconds, they ultimately lost the match 1-0. This means India exits the 2023 Asian Cup without scoring a goal or earning any points. The live score during the India vs. Syria AFC Asian Cup match was India 0-1 Syria. In the AFC Asian Cup match between India and Syria, the referee signaled the end of the first half without any goals. The tension on the field, combined with the historical significance of the moment for Syria, made it a memorable occasion. India gave their best until the last seconds, with only the finishing touch missing, which seems to be a problem that India needs to address. Ending the tournament without any points or goals is not a favorable outcome for India. However, the team’s focus is on the upcoming World Cup qualifiers at the end of the year, as stated by coach Stimac. Thanks for joining us!
As the match progressed into the final minutes, India continued to threaten Syria’s goal. The live score was India 0-1 Syria, with the pressure mounting on India to find an equalizer. With the match entering additional time, Akash led a fast counter-attack, crossing the ball into the danger area to alleviate the threat. However, the resulting shot failed to connect, and the score remained 0-1 in favor of Syria. As the clock reached the 90th minute, with an additional 7 minutes of added time, Syria had a significant opportunity to extend their lead to 2-0. Hesar provided a well-placed cross in the middle for the incoming Khrbin, who successfully finished with a powerful shot.
In the 87th minute, Syria had the chance to make it 2-0, as Hesar intelligently played a cross-pad in the middle for the oncoming Khrbin. The striker’s shot found the top corner, and Syria took a commanding lead. As the match reached the 81st minute, India was still fighting to level the score. Pujari received the ball from Gurpreet Singh Sandhu’s kick and tried to advance, but Syria’s defense easily dealt with the threat. Entering the last 10 minutes, India made a significant substitution, bringing in Anirudh Thapa for Apuia. The hope was that Thapa would bring a valuable contribution in the dying moments of the game. In the 76th minute, Syria broke the deadlock with a fantastic goal from Umar Khrbin.
Hesar made a deceptive move on the left, outsmarting Pujari, and then took a shot from the post. Sandhu couldn’t do much to stop it, and Syria took a 1-0 lead. As the match progressed into the 71st minute, the score remained 0-0. Both teams had come close to scoring, but the defenses held strong. In the 69th minute, Gurpreet Singh took a knock and needed some time for treatment. It has been a busy day for him, and once again, he found himself in the thick of things. As the direct confrontation between India and Syria unfolded, it was the first time since August 2007 when they faced each other in the Nehru Cup. The matches had seen a 2-2 draw and two drawn matches. With the clock ticking down and the match entering its final 20 minutes, India faced concerns about injuries.
Coach Stimac mentioned the desire to take the game at least to the last half-hour, and now the match has reached the last 20 minutes. As the match progressed into the 69th minute, Gurpreet Singh seemed to have picked up an injury and required some time for treatment. It has been a hectic day for him once again.
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