Jordan scored a valuable 2-1 away win over Taiwan 2-1 at home to Syria, while Syria beat Philippines 5-2 in the first round of the second round of the Asian Double 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asian Cup. Jordan settled the score in the first half by scoring two goals through Baha Faisal (19) and Ahmed Samir (37), before the hosts scored the honor goal through Chi-Hao Wen in the 81st minute. Jordan topped the second group with 3 points pending the match Kuwait and Nepal later guest . The group also includes Australia, who begin their second round match against hosts Kuwait next Tuesday.
In the second match, Saudi Al Ahli striker Omar Al Soma led Syria to a 5-2 win over hosts Nepal. Al-Soma scored two goals in the 14th and 55th minutes, while Khaled Al-Mobayed (30), Firas Al-Khatib (48 penalty) and Mahmoud Al-Mawas (85) scored the other three.
Javier Patino (6) and Mike Ott (83) scored both goals in the Philippines.
Syria topped Group A with 3 points on goal difference against Maldives, who beat Guam 1-0 in the 27th minute.