Palestine and Syria players in action during their final Group A match at Education City Stadium yesterday.
Doha, Qatar: Palestine and Syria advanced to the quarter-finals of the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 after sharing a goalless stalemate in their final Group A tie at Education City Stadium yesterday.
Both finished on five points in Group A, with Palestine topping the group on goal difference. Hosts Qatar and Tunisia were eliminated from the group.
Chances were at a premium in a keenly-fought opening half between two sides on four points from their respective opening two matches. Palestine’s Hamed Hamdan flashed a shot well wide from distance before Tamer Seyam’s volley forced a good save out of Syria custodian Elias Hadaya.
Syria’s big chance came right at the end of the first half after Elmar Abraham’s dribble caused confusion in the Palestine defence but Omar Khribin dragged his effort wide of the target.
There was a moment of concern for Palestine in the 61st minute after the referee pointed to the spot when Wajdi Mohammed made contact with Mohammad Alsalkhadi but the decision was reversed after a VAR review.
Both sought a winner but none was forthcoming as the 39,571 fans witnessed a share of the spoils.
