Twenty-two teams flew the flag for their countries at a community football event that has come a long way since it began four years ago with just four teams.
Despite national pride being on the line, the biggest message was one of harmony.
Team Syria coach Spero Semann said: "It doesn't matter where you're from, what race you are, which religion you are - we are all one."
And that message is getting through.
Syrian substitutes, supporters and coaching staff watch the action unfold Source: SBS
So much so that tournament president Remy Wehbe wants to double the number of junior teams next year to 12.
Wehbe says the senior part of the tournament is the bedrock, but the kids is where he wants it to grow.
"We'll give more chance to the juniors," he told SBS World News.![Remy Wehbe [left] and a Team Lebanon supporter](https://images.sbs.com.au/drupal/news/public/remy.jpg?imwidth=1280)
Vietnam won the inaugural junior event, beating Lebanon 3-0 in the final.
Remy Wehbe [left] and a Team Lebanon supporter enjoy the action. Source: SBS
And Syria secured a third placed finish with a 4-1 over Nepal.
Team captain Kenny Mahmoud was proud his side did so well after entering the tournament at the last minute.
"We've played very good and hopefully we'll do this next year as well," he said.
