The Lebanon U-17 national team began its campaign in the 13th edition of the West Asian Football Federation U-17 Championship with a deserved 4-0 victory over Syria in the first round of the group stage. The match was played this evening at Aqaba Stadium in Jordan.Lebanon’s players entered the game with a clear determination to win and secure the first three points. They set the tempo from the opening minutes and were the better, more dangerous side throughout the first half, controlling possession, pressing high, and creating gaps in the Syrian defense.Lebanon turned that dominance into a deserved lead in the 25th minute when the team executed a neat tactical move finished by Jad Al-Zaabi, whose shot found the back of the Syrian net, rewarding the hosts’ attacking display in the opening half.The team did not stop at the lead; they kept pressing for more while maintaining defensive solidity. The first half ended with Lebanon up 1-0.In the second half Lebanon continued to dominate the game and sustain offensive pressure on the Syrian goal. Syria’s attempts were limited to a few timid chances, which the Lebanese defense dealt with calmly and cohesively, preserving a clean sheet and paving the way for further scores.As Lebanon’s control continued, the second half turned into a goal festival. Ibrahim Farshoukh made it 2-0 in the 64th minute, and Hussein Al-Kurdi added the third with a brilliant strike in the 82nd. Lebanon maintained its rhythm until the final moments, and Mehdi Kammouni sealed the 4-0 win by scoring in stoppage time.With this victory, Lebanon completed its opening match in the tournament with a strong, deserved win. The players produced an impressive performance and high fighting spirit, converting it into three valuable points and a positive start to their competition.Lebanon’s lineup in the match: goalkeeper Mehdi Makki, and players Ralf Emad (Mohammad Nassar 88’), Mohammad Madi, Omar Dalal, Jawad Muslimani, Mohammad Shahoud, Mohammad Hamieh (Jad Barouk 88’), Sari Hannoun, Malik Maarkash (Mehdi Kammouni 76’), Jad Al-Zaabi (Hussein Al-Kurdi 68’), and Ibrahim Farshoukh (Abbas Faraj 88’).With this win, Lebanon collected its first three points in the tournament and will begin its next match—against Palestine—at 5:10 p.m. on Monday at the same Aqaba Stadium.Earlier, Yemen opened its campaign in the group with a 1-0 victory over Palestine in the match played today, completing the fixtures for the first round of the group stage.