Iraq beats Japan 2-1 in AFC Asian Cup

Doha (IraqiNews.com) – In a tightly contested match during the 2023 AFC Asian Cup’s Group D, Iraq clinched a significant 2-1 win against Japan in Qatar.

The victory, gained through a very contested performance, gave Iraq all three points, putting them first in Group D and advancing to the next round.

Iraqi footballer Aymen Hussein emerged as the game’s star performer, scoring both goals for the national team. His performance and strategic attacking inputs were critical to Iraq’s success on the field.

The goal for Japan came from Wataru Endō in the 93rd minute of the game.

With this triumph, Iraq progresses to the next stage of the AFC Asian Cup, poised to face upcoming challenges with the experience gained from this hard-fought victory. As the tournament unfolds, football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate Iraq’s continued performance in this showcase of Asian football talent.