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Valeriu Slams Syria Squad

Valeriu Slams Syria Squad

Coach Tita Valeriu could not hide his disappointment at seeing Syria throw away a one-goal lead as two defensive errors sealed their Asian Cup exit following a 2-1 defeat to Jordan. 18 Jan 2011
Jordan Get Past Syria To Quarters

Jordan Get Past Syria To Quarters

TWO defensive errors cost Syria a place in the knockout stage of the Asian Cup as Jordan came from a goal down to win 2-1 and book a quarter-final clash with Uzbekistan. 18 Jan 2011
Jordan v Syria Preview

Jordan v Syria Preview

COACH Adnan Hamed admits Jordan's surprise showing at the Asian Cup had increased the expectation on his players ahead of their Group B clash with Syria. 17 Jan 2011
Japan Drama In Syria Thriller

Japan Drama In Syria Thriller

JAPAN secured their first victory of the 2011 Asian Cup after edging a hot-tempered 2-1 encounter with Syria today in a game that saw both sides reduced to 10 men. 14 Jan 2011
Zaccheroni Happy With 'One-Sided' Victory

Zaccheroni Happy With 'One-Sided' Victory

JAPAN coach Alberto Zaccheroni hailed the performance of his players as the Blue Samurai grabbed their first win of the Asian Cup with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Syria at Qatar Sports Club Stadium today. 14 Jan 2011
Preview: Japan v Syria

Preview: Japan v Syria

Boss Tita Valeriu is looking to upset the odds for a second time when Syria take on Asian Cup Group B rivals Japan at Qatar Sports Club Stadium tomorrow night to prove their opening victory over Saudi Arabia was no fluke. 13 Jan 2011
Asian Cup Group B Preview

Asian Cup Group B Preview

JAPAN have a new coach and an old score to settle when their 2011 AFC Asian Cup finals campaign gets underway in Qatar. 10 Jan 2011
Result, Not Performance, Shocks Valeriu

Result, Not Performance, Shocks Valeriu

BOSS Tita Valeriu admitted Syria's 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia took him completely by surprise - but his side's impressive display was exactly as planned. 10 Jan 2011
China Beat Asian Champions Iraq

China Beat Asian Champions Iraq

Defending Asia Cup champions Iraq suffered a surprising 3-2 defeat at the hands of China in an international friendly match which was held at Khalifa Stadium. 3 Jan 2011
Syria, China Qualify For Asian Cup

Syria, China Qualify For Asian Cup

Syria and China qualified for the 2011 Asian Cup finals after sharing a goalless draw at Yellow Dragon Stadium in Hangzhou today. 7 Jan 2010
Syria Secure Asian Cup Spot

Syria Secure Asian Cup Spot

Unbeaten Syria shared a goalless draw with 10-man Vietnam at the Aleppo International Stadium today to qualify for the 2011 Asian Cup finals. 19 Nov 2009
Second Win for Syria

Second Win for Syria

Syria notched up their second win in a row with a 2-0 victory over Lebanon to move to the summit of Group D in qualifying for the 2011 Asian Cup. 29 Jan 2009
Japan Stroll Past Syria In Friendly

Japan Stroll Past Syria In Friendly

Japan warmed up for next week's World Cup qualifying encounter against Qatar by seeing off Syria in a friendly in Kobe. 14 Nov 2008
UAE Go Through Despite Loss

UAE Go Through Despite Loss

UNITED Arab Emirates narrowly earned their place in the final round of the Asian qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup despite losing 3-1 at home to Syria on Sunday. 23 Jun 2008
Kuwait Bounce Back With Syria Win

Kuwait Bounce Back With Syria Win

Ahmed Ajab was the star of the show as the striker's hat-trick helped Kuwait re-ignite their World Cup Qualifying campaign with victory over Syria at Kuwait Stadium on Sunday. 9 Jun 2008
WCQ: Syria Held by UAE

WCQ: Syria Held by UAE

United Arab Emirates came from behind to grab a point against Syria in a World Cup Qualifying Group E clash at the Al Abbassiyin Stadium. 27 Mar 2008