Syria U17 Women 0 – 0 Palestine U17 Women | WAFF WU17 Championship | 24 July 2026

Syria’s U17 women’s national team battled to a goalless draw against Palestine’s U17 women’s side in the WAFF WU17 Championship on 24 July 2026. The match, played at the Petra Stadium in Amman, Jordan, was tightly contested but neither side could find a way through, leaving both teams with a point apiece in the group standings.

Match Report

The first half saw few clear opportunities, with both midfields cancelling each other out. Syria’s best chance came in the 24th minute when forward Lina Al-Fahad saw her shot deflected wide after a swift counter-attack. Palestine responded through a long-range effort from Mariam Issa that forced a save from the Syrian goalkeeper.

The second half brought more urgency, particularly from Palestine, who enjoyed a spell of pressure between the 55th and 70th minutes. However, the Syrian defence, led by centre-back Hala Al-Jaber, remained resolute. Syria nearly snatched a winner in the 89th minute when substitute Rania Khalil headed just over the bar from a corner.

Tactical Approach

Both teams adopted a cautious approach, prioritising defensive solidity. Syria set up in a 4-4-2, looking to hit on the break, while Palestine used a 4-3-3 to maintain width. The lack of a clinical finisher was evident for both sides, as they struggled to convert promising build-up play into shots on target.

Tournament Context

The draw leaves Syria in third place in the WAFF WU17 group, while Palestine sit fourth. With only the group winners progressing to the next stage, both teams will need victories in their remaining matches to keep their hopes alive. The result extends Syria’s unbeaten streak against Palestine in this age group to two matches.

Key Players

• Hala Al-Jaber (Syria) – The defensive linchpin made multiple crucial clearances and headers.
• Mariam Issa (Palestine) – Her long-range efforts caused problems for the Syrian goalkeeper.
• Sara Al-Hassan (Syria) – The Syrian goalkeeper kept a clean sheet, though she was rarely tested.