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AFC Asian Cup
The victory not only maintained Syria’s perfect record but also took them three points clear of Myanmar, with the sides to square off again on Tuesday.
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Khribin gave Syria the perfect start when he found the back of the net as early as the fifth minute.
The former AFC Player of the Year doubled his side’s joy in the 19th minute as Myanmar, who also came into the tie having won their earlier two matches, struggled to cope with the West Asian side’s high tempo.
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Not content with their lead, Syria kept pressing and were rewarded for their endeavours again in the 30th minute, with Mohammad Alsalkhadi getting on the scoresheet to cap an impressive first half display.
Syria took their foot off the pedal in the second half but still widened their lead in the 71st minute with Khribin completing his hat-trick.
Mohammad Al Hallak added the fifth in the 88th minute with Nanda Kyaw scoring a stoppage time consolation for Myanmar but victory for Syria on Tuesday will almost surely see them confirming their ticket to Saudi Arabia 2027.
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