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AFC Asian Cup: Iraq upsets Japan, Indonesia revives hope

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AFC Asian Cup: Iraq Upsets Japan, Indonesia Revives Hope

By IANS News January 20, 2024 • 09:32 AM View: 329

AFC Asia Cup: Iraq beat the tournament favorite Japan 2-1 on Friday to book their place in the last 16 at the AFC Asian Cup.

In front of the thunderous cheering crowds at the Education City Stadium, Aymen Hussein's two first-half goals stunned the four-time champions and propelled Iraq to top Group D after two rounds with six points, reported Xinhua.

Asnawi Mangkualam's first half penalty helped Indonesia edge Vietnam 1-0 late on Friday.

TAGS Photo Credit AFC Asia Cup AFC Asian Cup Education City Stadium Aymen Hussein Asnawi Mangkualam Education City Ali Jasim Zion Suzuki Iraqi Premier League Wataru Endo In Group Hong Kong

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