With both countries wracked by war FIFA has barred them from hosting home games, making native supporters hard to come by in a slew of neutral venues and consequently dulled atmospheres.But the choice of the eastern Iranian city of Mashhad -- home to thousands of Afghan refugees and just three hours drive from the border as Thursday night's venue -- ensured there would be an audience fit for at least one team.
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: As war wracks home, Syria beat Afghanistan 6-0 –– in Iran
