AFC Asian Cup 2023: India 0-1 Syria - Blue Tigers Crash Out After Third Straight Loss, In Pics

A 76th-minute goal from Omar Khribin proved the difference between Syria and India and confirmed the latter's elimination from the tournament. India, who had started well again, succumbed to old tendencies after the interval, inviting more and more pressure, before finally caving in with 15 minutes of actions left to play. Consequently, India finished their campaign with three losses, no goals scored, and six conceded.

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Updated on: 24 January 2024 11:57 am

AFC Asia Cup 2023: India vs Syria | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Players from Syria celebrate after beating India during the Asian Cup Group B soccer match between Syria and India at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar.

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AFC Asia Cup 2023: India vs Syria | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Syria's Omar Khrbin, without a shirt, celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Asian Cup Group B soccer match between Syria and India at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar.

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AFC Asia Cup 2023: India vs Syria | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Syria's Omar Khrbin celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Asian Cup Group B soccer match between Syria and India at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar.

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AFC Asia Cup 2023: India vs Syria | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Syria's Mouaiad Alajaan, right, and India's Nikhil Chandrashekhar Poojary fight for the ball during the Asian Cup Group B soccer match between Syria and India at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar.

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AFC Asia Cup 2023: India vs Syria | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Syria's Omar Khrbin, left, celebrates after scoring against India during the Asian Cup Group B soccer match between Syria and India at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar.

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AFC Asia Cup 2023: India vs Syria | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Syria's Omar Khrbin, left, shoots to score the opening goal during the Asian Cup Group B soccer match between Syria and India at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar.

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AFC Asia Cup 2023: India vs Syria | Photo: AP/Aijaz Rahi

Syria's Mouaiad Alajaan, right, fight for the ball against India's Nikhil Chandrashekhar Poojary during the Asian Cup Group B soccer match between Syria and India at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar.

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