Jordan produced one of the biggest shocks in Asian Cup history when it defeated Australia in their opening Group B game. Anas Bani Yaseen’s 26th-minute goal was enough to put Jordan go top of the pile and now they face the Syrians who played out a dull uninspiring stalemate against Palestine. A positive result for Jordan against Syria will put them in a commanding position and also put the Aussies with all to do in their remaining games. The game is also generating a lot of buzz as these two neighbours have a strong footballing rivalry. AFC Asian Cup 2019 Schedule in PDF: Download Asia Cup Football Full Timetable in IST With Fixtures, Matches, Team and Venue Details.

Syria is dependent on their two central strikers in Omar Khrbin and Omar Al Soma for their creative play. Against the ten men Palestinians, they could rarely find any room in the opposition territory. Bu that could change against the Jordanians who will be far open in their approach compared to the Palestinians. Al Soma is a three-time Golden Boot winner in the Saudi Professional League and one of best in the continent. Mahmoud Al-Mawas is another big name and will start on the wings to provide his pinpoint crosses for the strikers to attack.

Jordan has goalkeeper Amer Shafi, a veteran with 142 senior caps to his name and is the captain of the team. He had a busy game against the Australians where he kept their attackers at bay. He would be hoping lady luck smiles at his team once again when they face the Syrians. Baha Abdel-Rahman is the key for Jordan in the sweeper role in midfield. He protects the back four with ease and makes the team tick with his passing. Despite the  Australians having 70 percent possession, the midfielder kept on running and ultimately played a crucial role in his team’s win.

Both Jordan and Syria will have a real go at each other and the game could be decided by a moment of brilliance from an individual from either side. Jordan though will settle for a draw considering they already have three points on board.

When is Jordan vs Syria, AFC Asian Cup 2019 Football Match? Know the Date, Time and Venue Details

Jordan will lock horns with Syria in AFC Asian Cup 2019 on January 10, i.e. Thursday. The game is scheduled to start at 7.00 pm (IST). The competition will take place at Khalifa bin Zayed Stadium, United Arab Emirates.

Where to Watch the Live Telecast of Jordan vs Syria, AFC Asian Cup 2019 Football Match?

Star Sports Network is the official broadcaster of AFC Asian Cup 2019 in India. The fans in India will be able to watch the live action on Star Sports' channels. Also, the viewers in the Southeast Asian regions and Australia can watch the football match on FOX Sports Network.

How to Watch the Free Live Streaming Online of Jordan vs Syria, AFC Asian Cup 2019 Football Match?

If the viewers want to watch it via online streaming, then that option is available too. The AFC Asian Cup 2019 match between Jordan and Syria can be seen live on Star Sports' live streaming service, i.e. Hotstar, by clicking here. 

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