AFC Asian Cup U23: Iraq beat Saudi to top group, South Korea defeat Japan
23/04/2024 07:53
April 23 – Iraq leapfrogged current U23 Asian Cup champions Saudi Arabia to top Group C with a 2-1 win over the Saudis on Monday night.
Having lost their first match at the finals to Thailand, they now head into the quarter finals and a tie against either Uzbekistan or Vietnam, who play tonight.
Iraq took the lead late in the first half through a penalty. Mustafa Saadoon was brought down by Saleem Alabsi leaving Ali Jasim to convert the spot kick in the first minute of added time.
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