Japan defeated Syria 2-1 at Suhaim bin Hamad Stadium in Qatar within Group B of the Asia 15th Soccer finals. Makotohasibi netted for Japan in the 35th of the first half before Firas Al-Khateeb equalized for his team from a penalty area kick in the 76th minute following the referee's decision to send off Japan's goalkeeper. However, Japan scored its second goal in the 82nd minute through a penalty kick in the box area. Accordingly, Japan's points were raised to 4 with Syria's remained at three.
