WAFF U-17 Women's Championship
The triumph added to Syria’s maiden triumph secured in 2023.
Lebanon appeared on course for victory after Yara Geitani opened the scoring in the 36th minute before Abou Malhab converted a penalty four minutes later to give them a 2-0 half-time lead.
Syria, however, responded strongly after the restart, with Bushra Al Khelif reducing the deficit in the 69th minute before Jomaa Ato struck in the second minute of added time to force the contest into a shootout.
Masa Mena, Tasneem Al Ktaish, Jomaa Ato and Lilas Ebrahim converted for Syria, with Amal Issa the only player to miss.
Yasmina Nassar, Geitani and Lamitta El Dib were successful for Lebanon, but Christina Chebly and Abou Malhab failed to convert as Syria prevailed 4-3.
Syria forward Masa Mina completed an impressive campaign by claiming the tournament’s top scorer award, while teammate Media Hussein was named Best Goalkeeper.
Lebanon’s Yara Jaaitani received the Best Player accolade.
Syria had advanced to the final after topping their group with a perfect record before overcoming Palestine 6-5 on penalties following a goalless draw in the semi-finals.
Lebanon booked their place in the decider with an emphatic 5-0 victory over hosts Jordan.
The two teams had also met in the group stage, with Syria emerging 1-0 winners.
Photos: West Asian Football Federation
