Iran then accused Syria of ' fixing ' the game to prevent Iran from advancing to the World Cup .
The match was held in Kuala Lumpur during Monsoon season , making the match much more difficult and ending in a 0 - 0 tie .
Iran then accused Syria of ' fixing ' the game to prevent Iran from advancing to the World Cup .
The match was held in Kuala Lumpur during Monsoon season , making the match much more difficult and ending in a 0 - 0 tie .