Syria's victory was determined by the only goal scored by Omar Khrbin in the 76th minute. The 1-0 score lasted until the end.
With the addition of three points, Syria occupies third place in Group B with 4 points from three matches, the result of a victory, a draw and a defeat.
Since the minimum threshold to qualify for the round of 16 is to score 4 points, Syria is sure to qualify as one of the best third-ranked teams and displace the Indonesian national team to third place as as the best team ranked third. Read also :
The Australian national team emerged as champions of Group B. In the same match, they were held to a draw by Uzbekistan with a score of 1-1 at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah.
The Socceroos, nicknamed the Australian national team, took the lead thanks to Martin Boyle's penalty late in the first half. A penalty was awarded after Japanese referee Yusuke Araki ruled Odiljon Hamrobekov's handball in the forbidden area.
In the second half, Uzbekistan scored a goal against Abraham Arnold's team thanks to the header of A. Turg'unboyev in the 78th minute after receiving the pass from J. Mashiripov on the Australian goalkeeper guarded by the goalkeeper Mathew Riyan. The score became 1-1 and lasted until the end of the match.
An extra point allowed Australia to become the winner of Group B with 7 points from 3 matches, 2 wins and a draw. Read also :
Meanwhile, Uzbekistan qualified in second place from Group B with a final score of 4, the result of one win, one draw and one loss. Although equal in value to Syria, Uzbekistan is superior in productivity.
Syria's position, of course, caused the Indonesian national team's ranking to fall to third place, the third best team, behind Bahrain (Group E) and Syria (Group B).
Garuda's team, next Wednesday night, will face a life or death match against the team favored to win, Japan. Secure at least one draw to ensure qualification for the round of 16. Read also :
In case of defeat, Indonesia's position will depend on the results of matches in other groups. The four best third-placed teams will accompany the champion and the runner-up to the round of 16.
Besides Syria confirmed as qualified (4 points), Bahrain (3 points), Indonesia (3 points), Palestine and Oman still have the chance to become the third best team. One of the above countries will be eliminated.
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