- Iraq end 42-year wait for a victory over Japan
- Hussein strikes twice in first half to seal 2-1 win
Iraq claimed their first victory over Japan in 42 years when they won their Asian Cup Group D encounter 2-1 on Friday to qualify for the knockout stage thanks to a first-half double from Aymen Hussein.
Japan were unbeaten against their opponents in nine games and Iraq’s victory propelled them to the top of the group standings with six points from two games while Hajime Moriyasu’s side have three points.
Continue reading…Iraq end 42-year wait for a victory over JapanHussein strikes twice in first half to seal 2-1 winIraq claimed their first victory over Japan in 42 years when they won their Asian Cup Group D encounter 2-1 on Friday to qualify for the knockout stage thanks to a first-half double from Aymen Hussein.Japan were unbeaten against their opponents in nine games and Iraq’s victory propelled them to the top of the group standings with six points from two games while Hajime Moriyasu’s side have three points. Continue reading…
