Syria News and Features

Syria go into their final 2019 Asian Cup group game with a new coach, but Graham Arnold doubts they will give Australia any shocks.

Bernd Stange Bernd Stange became the second coach sacked at the Asian Cup, dismissed by Syria after a disappointing haul of one point from two games.

Vital Borkelmans Mousa Suleiman scored one goal and made another as Jordan beat Syria 2-0 on Thursday to qualify from the Asian Cup's Group B.

Bernd Stange Syria will attempt to leapfrog Jordan into top spot in Group B when the neighbouring nations meet in Al Ain on Thursday.

Syria failed to make their superiority count against plucky Palestine as they settled for a share of the spoils in a tense Asian Cup clash.

Bernd Stange Syria impressed in World Cup qualifying, but coach Bernd Stange is guarding against complacency at the Asian Cup as they face Palestine.

Syria will have a chance to gain revenge for their World Cup play-off defeat to Australia during the 2019 Asian Cup.

Ange Postecoglou Ange Postecoglou offered no guarantees over his future as Australia head coach, amid reports he is set to quit.