Iraq national team kept the first 3 points after beating the Indonesia national team, scoring 3-1 in the AFC Asian Cup 2023 Group Stage, Group D at Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium.
In this match, In the beginning of the first half, the side of Iraq played an attack.
In the 17th minute, following a fast break of Iraq and Mohanad Ali took the ball and shot to the second post, Iraq led 1-0.
After that, Indonesia tried to open an attack, and in the 37th minute, following a fast break of Indonesia and Yakob Sayuri’s passing to Marcelino Ferdinan’s charges in close range to the goal, Indonesia equalized 1-1.
But in the injury time, in the 45+7th minute, Iraq got the opportunity again from Zidane Iqbal passing to Ali Jasim’s shot in the first attempt to save, but the ball rebounded to Osama Rashid’s shot to the goal; Iraq led 2-1 and ended the first half at this score.
In the second half, in the 49th minute, Iraq almost got 3rd goal from Mohanad Ali but was caught offside.
After Indonesia tried more opportunities but no goal, in the 75th minute, Aymen Hussein showed a half-volley kick to the goal, and Iraq led 3-1.
After that, there was no additional score, and the match ended with Iraq winning 3-1.
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