Syrian Arab News Agency S A N A
Jakarta-SANA- The Syrian men’s U20 football team achieved a great victory over its Indian counterpart with six goals to one, in the opening match of the “Mandri” friendly tournament hosted by Indonesia (Mandri U20 Challenge Series).
Syria’s team will meet its Indonesian counterpart on the 27th of this month, and will conclude its participation by meeting Jordan’s on the 30th.
Syrian team sealed qualification for the AFC U20 Asian Cup with four wins in four – beating Bangladesh 4-0, Bhutan 1-0, Guam 10-1 and Vietnam 1-0. Ahead of the Mandiri U20 Challenge Series, Syria played three friendly matches in Qatar against the hosts, Yemen and Uzbekistan, drawing 0-0 in all three.
It is noteworthy that this tournament is the last preparatory station for Syria’s participation in the Asian finals that will be held in China next month.
