Eight teams entered the final tournament, playing for the Asian Youth title and a spot at the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship in Saudi Arabia.

Iraq won the tournament, beating Syria 4–3 after a penalty shootout.

[citation needed] The Iraqi team qualified for the World Cup Finals, whereas Syria and Qatar had to enter a play-off round against Australia and New Zealand.

Syria won the tournament which was hosted in January 1989 in Aleppo.

[citation needed] The following teams qualified for the 1989 FIFA World Youth Championship.