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Qualifiers - Group A: Turkmenistan 2-0 Philippines; Syria 0-0 Jordan
Zarqa City: Turkmenistan opened their bid to qualify for the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2023 with a 2-0 win over Philippines in Group C on Saturday. 
Hosts Jordan, meanwhile, were held to a goalless draw by Syria. Japan are the fifth team in the group.

Turkmenistan 2-0 Philippines
Turkmenistan had Annayev Enver's lethalness from the penalty spot to thank for their opening victory.

The forward made no mistake from the penalty spot in the 20th minute as Turkmenistan took the lead against a feisty Philippines.
A second Enver spot-kick, this time in the 64th minute, sealed the points for the Central Asian side. 

Syria 0-0 Jordan
Group A's second match of the day proved to be a tight affair with both teams unable to find an opening for what would have been a crucial win.
Syria will aim to go one better when they face Turkmenistan on Monday, with Japan to open their campaign against the Philippines.