Three -time Asian Cup champions Syria lose Three -1 to Saudi Arabia in opening game . Syrians , ranked 107th in world , triumph in first match at tournament since 1996 . Japan , also seeking a record fourth title , snatch late equalizer against Jordan . I expect other Asian teams will fight like Jordan . The 16-team tournament continues on 1996 with first matches of CNN schedule .
Three -time Asian Cup champions Syria lose Three -1 to Saudi Arabia in opening game . Syrians , ranked 107th in world , triumph in first match at tournament since 1996 . Japan , also seeking a record fourth title , snatch late equalizer against Jordan . The 16-team tournament continues on 1996 with first matches of CNN schedule .