Doha: Qatar’s national team enters a must-win battle tonight as they face Syria at Khalifa International Stadium at 8 PM.
Qatar sits at the bottom of Group A after losing their opener to Palestine, while Syria comes in with momentum following their victory over Tunisia.
In the same group, Palestine secured a draw against Tunisia to stay on top with 4 points, followed by Syria with 3, Tunisia with 1, and Qatar still seeking their first point.
A night of excitement and high emotions is guaranteed.
Stay tuned as The Peninsula brings you the live match updates from the stadium.
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FULL TIME!
Syria and Qatar battle to a 1–1 draw as both sides walk away with a point each. A tense, hard-fought match to the very end!
90' GOAAAAAAL! Syria’s KHARBIN unleashes an unstoppable strike from outside the box, beating Barsham and leveling the score
Syria 1-1 Qatar
88' Simon AMIN (Syria) attempts an effort on goal.
78' GOAAAAAAL! Ahmed Alaa rises high to head Edmilson’s cross into the Syrian net, scoring Qatar’s first goal of the tournament!
Syria 0–1 Qatar
Qatar's first goal in FIFA Arab Cup!
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) December 4, 2025
Syria 0-1 Qatarhttps://t.co/Fc5JX7ZtDS
68' Substitutions, Qatar
AHMED FATHY (ON) ABDULAZIZ HATEM (OFF)
AHMED ALAAELDIN (ON) JASSEM GABER (OFF)
SULTAN AL BRAKE (ON) HOMAM AHMED (OFF)
62' VAR CHECK ... NO PENALTY!
VAR CHECK .. NO PENALTY!https://t.co/QYNNWTwj8W
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) December 4, 2025
59' Penalty for Qatar! Homam is pushed in the box, and the referee immediately points to the spot. A massive chance for Al Annabi!
56' After Afif rounded the goalkeeper, he set up an easy scoring chance for Abdulaziz Hatem, whose shot was blocked by a Syrian defender
50' Syria’s goalkeeper saves a strong attempt from Qatar’s Edmilson
SECOND HALF KICKS OFF!
Syria 0–0 Qatar
HALF-TIME!
Qatar dominated with constant pressure and multiple chances, but the first half finished without a breakthrough.
44' ABDULAZIZ HATEM (Qatar) attempts an effort on goal.
29' Homam Ahmed (Qatar) misses three consecutive attempts on Syria’s goal as Qatar continues to press for the opener.
24' Tarek (Qatar) comes close but misses a major chance from inside the box.
22' – Khrbin lobs the ball over the Qatar keeper, but a defender clears it off the line to keep the score level.
Khrbin lobs the ball over the Qatar keeper, but a defender clears it off the line to keep the score level.https://t.co/PniEV6sbCJ
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) December 4, 2025
21' – Syria’s attempt is blocked by Qatar’s defense and pushed out for a corner.
19' Qatar’s Jassem Gaber unleashes a powerful shot from outside the box, but the Syrian goalkeeper makes the stop.
12' Another dangerous attempt from Qatar’s Homam Ahmed narrowly misses the Syrian goal
10' Qatar’s Mohamed Manai's R2 shot from inside the box, missing Syria’s left post by just a few centimeters.
— The Peninsula Qatar (@PeninsulaQatar) December 4, 2025
6' Qatar’s Mohammed Waad fires a shot from outside the box, but it sails over the bar.
KICK OFF!
Syria 0-0 Qatar
Warm up
Let’s get it boys!????????????
— Qatar Football Association (@QFA_EN) December 4, 2025
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Qatar Line-up!
