Syria 2-2 Japan final score - 17 February 2025, U20 AFC Asian Cup, Group A

Ball goes out of play for a Japan goal kick.

Syria's Homam Mahmoud gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish signals a Syria throw-in in Japan's half.

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish awards Japan a goal kick.

In Shenzhen Syria attack through Aland Abdi. The finish is off target, however.

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish signals a free kick to Syria just outside Japan's area.

Can Syria get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Japan's half?

Goal kick for Syria at Longhua Cultural and Sports Centre Stadium.

Japan's Ryunosuke Sato misses with an attempt on goal.

Japan to take a throw-in in Syria territory.

Free kick Japan.

Throw-in Japan.

Can Japan capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Syria's half?

Throw-in for Syria at Longhua Cultural and Sports Centre Stadium.

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish signals a Syria throw-in in Japan's half.

Free kick Syria.

Syria awarded a free kick in their own half.

Syria needs to be cautious. Japan have an attacking throw-in.

Rento Takaoka levels the score at 2-2.

Syria have a goal kick.

Syria's Maksim Sarraf has been booked in Shenzhen.

Japan have a dangerous throw-in.

Ball goes out of play for a Syria goal kick.

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish awards Japan a goal kick.

Anas Dahhan for Syria gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Rei Umeki is on a sub for Katsuma Fuse for Japan.

Goal kick for Syria at Longhua Cultural and Sports Centre Stadium.

Syria make their second substitution with Homam Mahmoud replacing Majd Ramadan.

Japan to take a throw-in in Syria territory.

Japan's Yuto Ozeki has been booked in Shenzhen.

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish signals a free kick to Syria in their own half.

Maksim Sarraf is back on his feet again.

Hagumu Nakagawa is replacing Kosei Ogura for Japan at Longhua Cultural and Sports Centre Stadium.

The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Maksim Sarraf.

Syria awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish signals a free kick to Syria in their own half.

Corner awarded to Japan.

Mohamad Ismaeil Kwid (Syria) has taken off Ahmad Ali Soufi who seemed to be grimacing with pain earlier. A possible injury. Khaled Al-Hamoush is the replacement.

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish waits before resuming play because Ahmad Ali Soufi for Syria is still down.

Soma Kanda of Japan smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

Throw-in for Syria close to the penalty box.

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish signals a throw-in for Japan, close to Syria's area.

Rento Takaoka is on a sub for Yutaka Michiwaki for Japan.

Can Syria get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Japan's half?

Japan will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Syria.

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish awards Syria a goal kick.

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish signals a Japan throw-in in Syria's half.

Throw-in for Japan at Longhua Cultural and Sports Centre Stadium.

Japan's Rion Ichihara goes close with his head but his effort is blocked.

Japan have been awarded a corner by Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish.

Throw-in Syria.

Japan needs to be cautious. Syria have an attacking throw-in.

Syria awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in for Japan close to the penalty box.

Syria have been awarded a corner by Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish.

Can Syria get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Japan's half?

Syria awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish signals a Japan throw-in in Syria's half.

Ball safe as Japan is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Ball goes out of play for a Syria goal kick.

Japan to take a throw-in in Syria territory.

Rion Ichihara (Japan) has received a yellow card from Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish.

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish signals a free kick to Syria.

Can Japan capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Syria's half?

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish signals a free kick to Syria in their own half.

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish signals a Syria throw-in in Japan's half.

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish signals a free kick to Syria in their own half.

Japan awarded a free kick in their own half.

Japan make their second substitution with Soma Kanda replacing Kaito Tsuchiya.

Hisatsugu Ishii is on a sub for Shunsuke Saito for Japan.

The first-half is over.

Japan to take a throw-in in Syria territory.

Syria have a goal kick.

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish signals a throw-in for Japan, close to Syria's area.

Japan's Shunsuke Saito gets in a shot on goal at Longhua Cultural and Sports Centre Stadium. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Can Japan get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Syria's half?

Throw-in for Japan in their own half.

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish signals a free kick to Syria in their own half.

Japan to take a throw-in in Syria territory.

Free kick Syria.

In Shenzhen, Japan push forward quickly but are pulled up for offside.

Syria awarded a free kick in their own half.

Corner awarded to Japan.

Ahmad Ali Soufi is on target to give Syria a 2-1 advantage.

Aland Abdi hits the bar! Nearly a goal there for Syria.

Kosei Ogura for Japan has been booked by Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish and receives a first yellow card.

Can Syria capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

Syria awarded a free kick in their own half.

Japan drives forward and Shunsuke Saito gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish signals a free kick to Japan in their own half.

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish signals a free kick to Syria.

Can Japan get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Syria's half?

Yuto Ozeki grabs a goal to bring things level at 1-1 at Longhua Cultural and Sports Centre Stadium.

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish signals a Japan throw-in in Syria's half.

Maksim Sarraf returns to the field for Syria after picking up a slight injury.

Japan have a dangerous throw-in.

Attention is being given to Syria’s Maksim Sarraf and play has been suspended briefly.

Japan to take a throw-in in Syria territory.

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish signals a Syria throw-in in Japan's half.

Syria have a goal kick.

Japan surge into the attack at Longhua Cultural and Sports Centre Stadium but Rion Ichihara’s header is off-target.

Japan are in shooting range from this free kick.

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish awards Syria a goal kick.

Can Japan get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Syria's half?

Goal kick for Syria at Longhua Cultural and Sports Centre Stadium.

Ball goes out of play for a Japan goal kick.

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish signals a free kick to Syria in their own half.

Syria have a goal kick.

Goal! Syria have got their heads in front thanks to a Mohammed Al-Mustafa strike.

Goal kick for Syria at Longhua Cultural and Sports Centre Stadium.

In Shenzhen Japan drive forward through Niko Takahashi. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Japan are whistled for offside.

Ahmed Eisa Mohamed Darwish awards Syria a goal kick.

Ball goes out of play for a Syria goal kick.

Japan are pushing forward but Kosei Ogura's finish is wide of the goal.

Syria awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Japan awarded a free kick in their own half.

Syria wins 33% of halftimes, Japan wins 100%.

Syria wins 1st half in 33% of their matches, Japan in 100% of their matches.

When Syria is down 0-1 home, they win 100% of their matches.

Japan have scored at least one goal for 9 consecutive matches.

Syria have scored at least one goal for 8 consecutive matches.

Syria have a winning streak of 5 matches.