Syria have defeated Pakistan in the third round of the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifiers at the Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Stadium. Get the score and updates of the SYR vs PAK match, third round match, right here
Goals from Omar Al Somah and Ahmad Faqa give Syria a dominating victory over Pakistan in this AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier match in Saudi. The win lifts Syria to top spot in Group E. Syria's next match is against Afghanistan whereas Pakistan face Myanmar.
Total Matches Played – 1
Syria Won – 1
Pakistan Won – 0
Draw – 0
When to watch Syria vs Pakistan, AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers match?
The Syria vs Pakistan, AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers match will kick off at the Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium, Holuf on Tuesday, 25 March at 9:00 PM local time, which corresponds to 11:30 PM IST.
Kick-off imminent from the Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Stadium as Pakistan gear up to take on Syria in this third-round fixture.
Syria are the 'home' team and are playing in green whereas Pakistan are wearing the white kit.
Pakistan and Syria are embroiled in a great tussle here in Saudi. A free-kick is awarded for the home team but they shoot it well wide.
PAK defender Haseeb Ahmed is shown a yellow for his foul on Syria's no. 7. The hosts take a free-kick but it is of no avail as the Shaheens quickly thwart off any threat.
Syria, who also include Mumbai City FC's Thaer Krouma, are cranking up the pressure on the Shaheens. PAK coach Stephen Constantine isn't pleased with his side's work rate on the sideline and gestures towards his players.
A nicely whipped in cross results in a neatly met header from defender Ahmad Faqa as he jumps and gives his side a deserving lead in Saudi Arabia. The Pakistan defence just look at each other's faces as Faqa leads his side's celebrations.
Syria 1-0 Pakistan 23'
Pakistan are struggling off and on the ball against Syria. Their opponents, who are ranked 98th in the world, are showing their class and panache on the football field.
Syria 1-0 Pakistan 40'
Two minutes added on in first half stoppage time as Syria lead Pakistan via Ahmad Faqa header. Lots of pondering and tactical thinking to do for the Shaheens against Qasioun Eagles.
Syria go in the first-half break with a 1-0 lead against Pakistan at the Prince Abdullah Bin Jalawi Stadium. Ahmad Faqa's header in the 22nd minute gave the The Qasioun Eagles a deserved lead.
Second-half gets underway as Pakistan look to hit back after a woeful first half in Saudi Arabia.
PAK goalier Yousuf Butt keeps his side in the game with a brilliant one-hand save after a Syrian cross meets no.7 Omar Kharbin but Butt is equal to the save.
Death, Taxes and Corners! Pakistan just cannot defend a set-piece as Syria make most of the corner as skipper Omar Al Somah is left unmarked and steers the ball past the Pakistan net to give Syria a 2-0 goal lead.
Syria 1-0 Pakistan 56'
Pakistan look clueless out there and need some sort of inspiration if they are to get back into the game. Syria are cruising in this half and are relaxed when they have the ball. PAK boss Stephen Constantine looks a worried man on the sideline.
Pakistan are on the verge of a defeat against Syria with just minutes remaining to the second-half stoppage time.