AFC U-19 Championship 2018 Qualifiers: Iran 1 – 1 Syria
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran drew with Syria 1-1 in Group E of the AFC U-19 Championship 2018 Qualifiers on Saturday.
With only the top team assured of an automatic berth in the Final in Indonesia next year, the dropped points could prove costly for Iran and Syria.
The opening tie at the Prince Mohammad International Stadium in Zarqa City, Jordan was an evenly contested affair but the first half ended scoreless.
Syria had a dream start to the second half when Abdulhadi Shalha gave them the lead in the 50th minute.
With 11 minutes remaining, Iran striker Hossein Nokhodkar equalized the match.
Jordan also defeated Palestine 2-0 in the group.
Syria will play Palestine next while Iran face Jordan.
