Published September 27, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Match report
Jordan and Syria finished level in a friendly on Sunday, September 27, with A. Olwan putting Jordan in front before Syria replied after the interval. The match ended as a 1-1 draw, after Jordan had held the advantage at the break. It was a match in which only Jordan ever led; the score was levelled once, with the sides ending on equal terms.
The game was played at King Abdullah II Stadium. Jordan's opener came before half-time, but Syria restored parity soon after the restart and neither side added another goal. The final scoreline reflects that exchange: Jordan's lead lasted from Olwan's finish until Syria's equaliser.
How it unfolded
A. Olwan opened the scoring for Jordan in the 38th minute, making it 1-0. Jordan reached the interval ahead, with the half-time score at 1-0.
Syria drew level in the 52nd minute, when the score became 1-1. The equaliser left the teams level, and there was no further change to the score. The sequence followed the pattern described by only Jordan ever led; the score was levelled once: Jordan took the lead, and Syria brought the match back level.
