Pablo Sabbag will join Alianza Lima and will be an option for the classic against the U after Syria’s elimination in the Asia Cup against Iran | The Sheikh | Alejandro Restrepo | League 1 | Libertadores Cup | Latest | SPORTS-TOTAL

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Pablo Sabbag, Alianza Lima forward, was left out of the Asian Cup because his team, Syria, was eliminated in the penalty shootout by Iran after drawing 1-1 during the 90 minutes of play and extra time.

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With this elimination, Sabbag will join the Alianza Lima squad to face League 1 and the Copa Libertadores. The forward joined the Syrian national team when the blue and white club was carrying out the last stage of its preseason.

Sabbag may be taken into account by coach Alejandro Restrepo for the next matches in Liga 1 of Alianza Lima against Alianza Atlético de Sullana (visiting) and against Universitario de Deportes (local). The classic will be played on February 10 at the National Stadium due to the sanction to the Matute sports venue.

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Syria in the Asia Cup

The success in penalty kicks keeps Iran in the Asia Cup after the draw against Syria, coached by the Argentine Héctor Cúper, who for the first time in its history was competing for a place in the quarterfinals.

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Mehdi Taremi, a figure from Iran, put his team ahead at 34′, however, Héctor Cúper’s team reacted after the break with the entry of Pablo Sabbag at 58′.

A couple of minutes later, the Alianza Lima forward was attacked by the rival goalkeeper in the area, so the referee awarded a penalty and Omar Kharbin scored the tie.

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In the penalty shootout, Sabbag scored Syria’s first goal, but Iran’s goalkeeper saved Fahad Youssef’s shot and his teammates made no mistake from the spot. Iran will face Japan, who previously beat Bahrain 3-1, in the quarterfinals of the Asian Cup.