Iran defeated Syria in the AFC Asian Cup 2023 Round 16 match, emerging victorious in a 1-1 (5-3) penalty shootout. After a penalty from Mehdi Taremi in the 34th minute, Syria equalized in the 62nd minute. The game went into a penalty shootout after extra time, during which Iran played without Taremi who was sent off. Iran's victory was secured with a 5-3 penalty shootout win. They will now face Japan in the quarterfinals.