AFC Asian Cup: India vs Syria - Preview

India is up against Syria in their last group stage match of the ongoing AFC Asian Cup today at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar. A 0-2 and 0-3 defeat to Australia and Uzbekistan laid bare India's inability to give strong competition to the top teams of the continent but a win against Syria can salvage some pride for the Sunil Chhetri-led side.

Syria are currently ranked at 91st in the FIFA chart, 11 places above India but a victory is not impossible for the Igor Stimac-coached side as they had won in the past -- in 2007, 2009 and 2012 Nehru Cup tournaments.