In a crucial encounter, Australia and Syria face off in the group stage of the Asian Cup at Jassim Bin Hamad Stadium. The Socceroos lead Group B with three points after a 2-0 victory over India, while Syria secured a 0-0 draw against Uzbekistan.

Syria, under coach Hector Cuper, showcased remarkable organization in their opener against Uzbekistan, holding them to just two shots on target despite having only 34% possession. While they are unbeaten in three matches this year, Syria has historically struggled in Asian Cup campaigns, with just one win in the 21st century.

Having never progressed beyond the group stage, Syria aims to contend this time. They have given Australia tough matches in the past, with a 90th-minute winner against them in the previous Asian Cup and a 1-1 draw in their first meeting in 2017.

Australia, managed by Graham Arnold, had a less-than-impressive performance in their opening match against India. Arnold expects improvements from his players, with the Socceroos on a five-match winning run without conceding a goal. A win combined with a draw or win by India on matchday two would send Australia to the knockout stage.

Australia has won their last three group fixtures at the Asian Cup, scoring multiple times in each. However, they have lost their last three matches in the tournament when conceding the opening goal. The Socceroos aim to secure their group and progress further.

Syria's Maksim Sarraf is the only player without an international appearance in the Asian Cup roster. Ahmad Madania got the start in their opener, replacing captain Ibrahim Alma. Omar Khribin is one goal away from reaching 22, aiming to move up the all-time goal scorers list.

Australia's Martin Boyle, who missed the 2019 Asian Cup due to injury, started in their opening match. Jackson Irvine scored his first goal in an Asian Cup fixture, and Mathew Ryan aims to surpass Alex Tobin in all-time appearances.

Anything other than a convincing triumph in favor of the Kangaroos would be a huge surprise!

在亚洲杯小组赛中，澳大利亚队和叙利亚队将在贾西姆·本·哈马德体育场进行一场关键的交锋。在2比0战胜印度后，澳大利亚以3分领跑B组，而叙利亚则以0比0战平乌兹别克斯坦。

在主教练赫克托·库珀(Hector cooper)的带领下，叙利亚在首场对阵乌兹别克斯坦的比赛中展现了出色的组织能力，尽管控球率只有34%，但他们只射正了2次。虽然叙利亚队今年三场比赛保持不败，但他们在亚洲杯比赛中一直表现不佳，在21世纪只有一场胜利。

叙利亚从未从小组赛出线，这次他们的目标是争夺冠军。在过去的比赛中，他们曾给澳大利亚带来过艰难的比赛，在上一届亚洲杯上，他们在90分钟内战胜了澳大利亚，在2017年的首场比赛中，他们以1比1战平了澳大利亚。

由格雷厄姆·阿诺德(Graham Arnold)执教的澳大利亚队在首场对阵印度的比赛中表现不尽如人意。阿诺德希望他的球员能有所进步，因为澳大利亚人已经连续五场比赛没有失球。如果一场胜利加上印度在第二比赛日的平局或胜利，澳大利亚将进入淘汰赛阶段。

澳大利亚队在亚洲杯小组赛的最近三场比赛中都取得了胜利，并且在每一场比赛中都进了很多球。然而，他们在最近的三场比赛中都因首开纪录而输球。澳大利亚的目标是确保小组出线，并进一步出线。

叙利亚的马克西姆·萨拉夫是亚洲杯名单中唯一没有国家队出场的球员。艾哈迈德·马达尼亚代替队长易卜拉欣·阿尔玛首发。奥马尔·克里宾距离22球还有一个进球之遥，他的目标是在历史进球榜上排名靠前。

因伤缺席2019年亚洲杯的澳大利亚球员马丁·博伊尔在首场比赛中首发出场。杰克逊·欧文打进了他在亚洲杯比赛中的首粒进球，马修·瑞恩的目标是在出场次数上超过亚历克斯·托宾。

除了袋鼠队取得令人信服的胜利外，其他任何事情都将是一个巨大的惊喜!