The Philippine Azkals displayed aggression in the second half but but eventually lost to Syria, 0-1, in the second round of the 2022 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday night at the Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Ward Al Salama scored the lone goal for the streaking Qasioun Eagles in the 23rd minute. The Azkals tried to stage a comeback in the closing half but faltered en route to their second loss.

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