India faced another setback in the AFC Asian Cup as they succumbed to a 1-0 defeat against Syria in their last group-stage match held on Tuesday in Doha.

The Blue Tigers, already grappling with losses against Australia (0-2) and Syria (0-3), failed to secure a positive result to advance in the tournament.

The decisive moment of the match unfolded in the 76th minute when Syria's Kharbin capitalized on an opportunity, breaking the deadlock and sealing the fate of the game with a solitary goal.

India's earlier encounters in the group stage had already set a challenging tone for the team, with a 0-2 defeat against Australia and a 0-3 loss to Syria. Despite putting up a spirited fight in certain phases, the Blue Tigers were unable to secure a victory that could have revitalized their chances of advancing to the knockout stages.

As the journey in the AFC Asian Cup comes to an end for India, the team will now reflect on the tournament, analyzing their performances and identifying areas for improvement.