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Iraq earn shock win over Japan in Asian Cup

Iraq claimed their first victory over Japan in 42 years when they won their Asian Cup Group D encounter 2-1 on Friday.
Jan 19, 2024, 10:23 am - Reuters

Match Timeline

Iraq
Japan
  • KO
  • 5
  • 15
  • 37
  • 45+4
  • HT
  • 45
  • 45
  • 61
  • 61
  • 66
  • 74
  • 77
  • 90+3
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Iraq 2, Japan 1.
90'+10'
Second Half ends, Iraq 2, Japan 1.
90'+7'
Offside, Japan. Daizen Maeda is caught offside.
Match Stats
IRQJPN
Possession
27.5%
72.527.5
72.5%
Shots on Goal
3
2
Shot Attempts
8
15
Yellow Cards
1
1
Corner Kicks
1
13
Saves
1
1