I cannot believe that was done unintentionally. How can you mistaken the Lebanese National anthem for the Syrian one ??? even if you are choosing alphabetically, Lebanon is far from Syria and it just doesnt add up.

Lets see what comes up from the investigation, or maybe what fabricated story will they publish to justify this shameful act.

RIYADH, 9 June 2008 — The Saudi Vs. Lebanon match held at the King Fahd International Stadium here on Saturday had an unusual start after officials mistakenly played the wrong national anthem. Fans were left shocked and Lebanese players were visibly angry when the Syrian national anthem began blaring from the stadium’s speakers, the Arriyadiyah sports daily reported yesterday. Officials quickly realized their mistake, and eventually played the correct national anthem. However, the error, which was committed by the organizing officials of the tournament, prompted the President of the Saudi Football Federation, Prince Sultan ibn Fahd, to order an official investigation into the incident. Saudi Arabia went on to win the World Cup qualifying match 2-1