Qualifying in the 1/16 round of the Asian Cup for the first time has caused great excitement in Syria. Witness the tears shed after the 1-0 victory over India.
During the announcement of the coach of the national team, Hector Cuper, the journalist and the translator of the Argentinian coach broke into tears and then hugged each other.
Episode that shows the many emotions that have involved Syria, as for the first time they go beyond the groups in the most important continental competition.
With the win over India, Syria registered their first win in the group and progressed on goal difference, being the best team in third place. Omar Khribin was Syria’s hero as his goal in the 76th minute proved to be the winner.