In the second day of the West Asian Championship (Syawan Cup 2004), two matches were held today (Tehran time) at Azadi Stadium. According to ISNA, in the first match officiated by Mohammad Mansour from Lebanon, Iraq faced Palestine and managed to win 2-1. Palestine initially scored in the 43rd minute by player number 12, 'Ziad Al-Kurd', but just a minute later, Iraq equalized through a counter-attack with a goal from player number 7, Imad Mohammed. The first half ended with this score, but in the second half, Iraq again took the lead with another goal from Imad Mohammed in the 79th minute. 'Ziad Al-Kurd' was recognized as the best player of the match and received $500 from the organizing company, Syawan Industries, with the award presented by Branko Ivankovic. In the second match today, Syria faced Lebanon, ending with a score of 3-1 in favor of Syria. In this match, player number 24 from Syria, 'Raja Rafe', was chosen as the best player and received a $500 award presented by Moin Fakhouri, the Deputy Secretary-General of West Asian Football. It is noteworthy that Lebanon had lost 4-0 to the Iranian national team in their first match last Thursday. Iran will face the Syrian national team on Monday in their second match. It should be mentioned that Branko Ivankovic, the head coach of the Iranian national football team, was observing the matches of Iraq vs. Palestine and Syria vs. Lebanon from a special position.
West Asian Football; Iraq and Syria Triumph Over Palestine and Lebanon - 2004-06-19
Iraq and Syria both secured victories in the West Asian Championship, with Iraq defeating Palestine 2-1 and Syria beating Lebanon 3-1. Key players included Imad Mohammed for Iraq and Raja Rafe for Syria, both recognized for their performances. These matches are significant as they highlight the competitive nature of regional football and the implications for national pride.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
In the West Asian Championship, Iraq defeated Palestine 2-1, and Syria won against Lebanon 3-1. Key players Imad Mohammed and Raja Rafe were recognized for their performances.
- Iraq scored two goals in the second half to secure their victory over Palestine.
- Syria's win against Lebanon followed a previous heavy loss for Lebanon against Iran.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The West Asian Championship is a key tournament for national teams in the region, fostering competition and showcasing talent.
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