PAROI (MALAYSIA) - Asian heavyweights Iran splashed to a 0-0 draw against Syria in World Cup qualifying Tuesday on a swampy Malaysian pitch that will raise questions over why the match was allowed to proceed. Iran and Syria fought out a 0-0 draw in World Cup qualifying in Malaysia on November 15, 2016Neither side mounted much sustained pressure in the dreary contest as their keepers easily picked off what few serious shots they encountered due to the slow pace of play. The Syrian side have adopted Malaysia as a temporary home ground, but Tuesday's match exposed the pitfalls of the situation. The match settled into a war of attrition, with neither squad able to put much pace into their shots due to the quicksand footing. The result continues the semi-charmed run of the homeless Syrians, who have lost twice but also have beaten China and drawn with South Korea.

Source: Bangkok Post November 15, 2016 16:07 UTC