FIFA Arab Cup
Both finished on five points, with Palestine topping the group on goal difference.
Chances were at a premium in a keenly-fought opening half between two sides on four points from their respective opening two matches.
Palestine’s Hamed Hamdan flashed a shot well wide from distance before Tamer Seyam’s volley forced a good save out of Syria custodian Elias Hadaya.
Syria’s big chance came right at the end of the first half after Elmar Abraham’s dribble caused confusion in the Palestine defence but Omar Khribin dragged his effort wide of the target.
There was a moment of concern for Palestine in the 61st minute after the referee pointed to the spot when Wajdi Mohammed made contact with Mohammad Alsalkhadi but the decision was reversed after a VAR review.
Both sought a winner but none was forthcoming as the 39,571 fans at Education City Stadium witnessed a share of the spoils.
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