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Jordan and Syria played out a 1-1 draw in Amman on Sunday, a result that fit the shape of a cagey friendly more than a classic. The home side started the brighter of the two, controlling possession for long spells before the game paused briefly in the first half so medics could treat a Syria player who felt sharp chest pain, a scare that settled without further incident. Ali Olwan put Jordan in front just before the break, finishing in the 38th minute to send the home crowd into raptures. Syria came out with more urgency after halftime and got their reward through Mohammed Al-Mustafa, who leveled things in the 52nd minute. Neither side could find a decisive second goal despite pushing for a winner late on. The draw offers little to celebrate for Jordan, who came into the match on the back of a rough run of results and were also missing key forward Yazan Al-Naimat through injury. It did, however, mark the first outing for new head coach Badou Zaki. For Syria, under Jose Lana, the point continues a steadier if unspectacular stretch as both nations look ahead to their next assignments in October.