Iraq stun Japan to reach Asian Cup last 16

Doha, SANA- Iraq beat Japan 2-1 in the match that brought them together within group D of the Asian cup 2023 held in Qatar.

Aymen Hussein scored two first-half headers in front of nearly 40,000 in Doha to consign four-time champions Japan to a first Asian Cup group-stage defeat in 26 matches.

Iraq raised its points to 6 at the top of the group.

Mazen Eyon