Intercontinental Cup 2024: Syria vs Mauritius Preview, Head-To-Head, and Squad

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Syria, ranked 93rd in the world and the highest-ranked team in the Intercontinental Cup, are set to face an impressive Mauritius side. Mauritius, the lowest-ranked team in the tournament, surprised many with a resolute goalless draw against India in their previous match.

Head coach Guillaume Moullec sees these encounters as crucial preparation for their upcoming FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Syria, under new Spanish coach José Lana, are gearing up for their first match with the revamped staff.

Syria vs Mauritius: Head-to-Head Record

This is the first time these two nations are facing each other. This is the second match for Mauritius in the Intercontinental Cup 2024 and the first match for Syria in the Tri-Nation series. In their first match, Mauritius managed to hold off India in a goalless draw.

Syria vs Mauritius: Recent Form

Syria:

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Mauritius:

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Syria vs Mauritius Preview

Mauritius captain Lindsay Rose acknowledged the challenge of facing Syria, the highest-ranked team in the tournament, stating, "It will be a very difficult game. But we are here to progress and show the best of ourselves." Fresh off their draw against India, Mauritius aims to test themselves further.

For Syria, this match marks the debut of new head coach José Lana. Defender Aiham Ousou expressed excitement about the fresh ideas brought by the new coaching team, anticipating a strong performance. Despite some players being at different stages of their season, Syria's preparation has included detailed video analysis and training sessions aimed at honing their game plan.

Mauritius Squad:

Goalkeepers: Kevin Jean Louis, Jininio Dardon, Dorian Chiotti
Defenders: Jordan Francois, Emmanuel Vincent, Linsay Rose, Dylan Collard, Brandon Citorah, Wilson Mootoo, Adriano Casimir, Bradley Antoin
Midfielders: Jeremy Villeneuve, Adel Langue, Yannick Aristide, Linley Rita, Adrien Botlar, Gabriel Calliste, Desire Patate,
Forwards: Jason Ferré, Aurelien Francois, Adrien Francois, Quentin Lalsingh, A Yia

Syria Squad:

Goalkeepers: Ahmad Madania, Esteban Glellel, Elias Hadaya
Defenders: Thaer Krouma, Emiliano Amor, Aiham Ousou, Omar Midani, Ali Al Rina, Ahmed Faqa, Khaled Kourdoghli, Moayad Ajan, Muayad Al Khouli.
Midfielders: Mohammad Al Marmour, Mohammed Osman, Elmar Abraham, Noah Shamoun, Dahelo Irandust
Forwards: Alaa Al Dali, Mahmoud Al Aswad, Mohamad Al Hallak, Mustafa Abdullatif, Mahmoud Al-Mawas, Pablo Sabbag