Both teams couldn't break the deadlock in the first half but Syria were a different side after the break.

Captain Abdulrahman Al Sarraj opened the scoring in the 51st minute and there was no stopping them after that.

Abdulrahman Dinawi doubled their lead five minutes later and the points were sealed by Bashar Alsharie Alhariri's 75th minute spot-kick with Jordan scoring a consolation through Kazrg Shadi Alqasem who converted a penalty in the sixth minute of added on time.

Syria meet DPR Korea on Monday while Jordan are next in action on Wednesday against Hong Kong, China.

Ri Kang Rim netted a hat-trick and Kim Yu Jin fired a brace as DPR Korea cruised to a resounding win.

Ri scored in the 14th, 38th and 58th minutes while Kim found the back of the net in the eighth and 71st minutes.

Pak Kwang Song opened the scoring in the third minute with Ri Ro Gwon (13th) and Ri Tae Myong (66th) also contributing to the score line.

Hong Kong, China replied through Yiu Tsz Leong (19th) and Cheung Yiu Hin (90+5).