AFC U17 Asian Cup
Bhutan will take on the United Arab Emirates in the later game.
Macau, China 0-1 Syria
Syria went on the attack from the start with Macau, China custodian Cheok Hei Chan forced to make an early save from Quissi Al Salhani’s point-blank header after a fine Mahmoud Al Bardan cross.
There was nothing Cheok could do in the eighth minute when Ahmad Al Sheikh wriggled away from his marker on the left flank and cut the ball back for Mohammad Al Mostafa to smash a low shot home from just inside the box.
Syria could have added to their advantage but Mohammad Ali Knan’s header and an Aram Al Hammoud strike were well dealt with by Cheok as Macau, China kept the margins tight at the break.
Qualifiers - Group C: Macau, China v Syria
Item 1 of 8
In the second half, Syria had opportunities to increase their lead but Cheok continued to excel, closing down Laith Al Mahamid to block the attempt before denying a deft header from the forward.
Having defended for much of the match, Macau, China opened up in the final moments of the match and could have scored the equaliser in stoppage time when Syria made a mess of Chow Man Nok’s free-kick but Che Cheok Long snatched at the loose ball and sent it agonisingly wide.
Related News
- AFC U17 Asian Cup
#AFCU17 - Qualifiers: MD2 Results & Reports
- AFC U17 Asian Cup
#AFCU17 - Qualifiers: MD1 Results & Reports
- AFC Champions League Elite
#ACLElite – Vote for your Matchday Three Player of the Match Presented by STA
- FIFA U-17 World Cup
Know your team: Japan
- Domestic Leagues
Europe Wrap: Obermair, Sano and Dargahi grab the spotlight
Item 1 of 5