[elseif statement issue]

you are a time saver !! thannnk you funny how i tried everything & missed this tiny clue . Appreciated .

[elseif statement issue]

hi all , i am a new php learner i tried to make my 1st elseif statement i ran into a syntax error , tried several options non worked , would you please help ?! the code is below & i cant seems to work this issue any help is highly appreciated .

<?php

$name = ' sara ' ;

if ( $name == 'New York' )
{
echo 'This is New York';
}

elseif 
( $name == 'sara' )

{ 

echo ' hi sara ' ; 

}


else
{
echo 'No Match Found';
}

?>