Palestine and Syria qualify after their goalless draw

The match between the Palestine and Syria national teams ended in a goalless draw (0-0) in the game held on Sunday evening at Al Thumama Stadium during the third round of Group A in the 2025 Arab Cup.The result was more than enough for both teams to secure their advancement to the quarterfinals, as each of them raised their tally to 5 points.The match was tactical and cautious from both sides, especially after the complex calculations of the group became clear. A draw was the safe option that spared both teams the risk of losing while waiting for the result of the other match between Qatar and Tunisia, which the Carthage Eagles decided with a 3-0 victory.Thanks to this result, the Palestinian "Fedayeen" secured the top spot in Group One based on goal difference or head-to-head records over the "Qasioun Eagles," who finished in second place.This is a historic achievement for the Palestinian national team, reaching the knockout stages of the Arab Cup for the first time in their history. The match reflected the intense competition between the two brotherly teams and their shared desire to maintain an unbeaten record in this crucial round, as they both advance in the tournament currently hosted by Qatar.