WAFF Championship kicks off

In Iran, the 5th edition of West Asian Football Federation Championship was started yesterday. In the inaugural match the hosts crushed Palestine 3:0. In group B Syria drew goalless with last year's hosts Jordan. Six teams are taking part in the championship, with Qatar complementing the first, and Oman the second group. The biggest missing of this tournament is the absence of Iraq. The silver medal holders disbanded their team and did not sign up for the 2008 WAFF Championship.

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