The second half was delayed by a power failure, but when the lights clicked into the gear so too did Kyrgyz Republic's attack, as the hosts created a number of chances in quick succession.

Syrian goalkeeper Ibrahim Alma was only introduced after the break, but he made a number of fine saves to keep the scores level, before Kyrgyz winger Zhyrgalbek capped a superb individual display by beating a defender, then Alma, to make it 1-0 in the 75th minute.

Kyrgyz Republic were good value for their lead, but it only lasted three minutes, as Daniel Tagoe committed a clumsy foul, with Al-Ahli star Al-Somah stepping up to convert the equalising spot-kick.

It looked as though Syria had done enough to salvage a fifth successive international draw, but Zhyrgalbek produced one final moment of brilliance to set up substitute Sagynbaev for a precise close range finish with five minutes remaining.

In other international friendlies, AFC Asian Cup-bound Iraq played to a 2-2 draw with Kuwait at the Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium in Al Farwaniyah, Kuwait.

China PR and Bahrain, who will also feature in the AFC Asian Cup 2019 on January 5-February 1, played to a 0-0 draw at the Bahrain National Stadium.

Saudi Arabia, meanwhile, were denied a win by Bolivia who came back from two goals down to force a 2-2 draw at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia enjoyed a dream start, with Yahya Al Shehri giving them the lead in the seventh minute.

Salem Al-Dawsari doubled their advantage five minutes later when he converted a penalty but Jhasmany Campos scored in the 35th minute to give Bolivia hope ahead of half time.

Eight minutes from full time, Bolivia were awarded a penalty and Marcelo Martins converted to complete Bolivia's comeback.

Photos: Kyrgyz Republic Football Federation