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Iraq vs Jordan AFC Asian Cup 2023

Published: 29 Jan 2024 - 02:09 pm | Last Updated: 29 Jan 2024 - 07:17 pm
Iraq's forward #18 Aymen Hussein fights for the ball with Jordan's defender #05 Yazan al-Arab during the match between Iraq and Jordan at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on January 29, 2024. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)

Iraq's forward #18 Aymen Hussein fights for the ball with Jordan's defender #05 Yazan al-Arab during the match between Iraq and Jordan at Khalifa International Stadium in Doha on January 29, 2024. (Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP)

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Doha, Qatar: The showdown between Iraq and Jordan is guaranteed to be nail-biting as both teams vie for a spot in the quarter-finals of the AFC Asian Cup in Qatar. 

Iraq has been impressive with a winning streak during the group stage, while Jordan is known to be as fierce and one of the best third-place teams in the tournament.

The game is said to be tough, but never short of excitement!

Stay tuned as we bring you match highlights and a glimpse of the football atmosphere at the Khalifa International Stadium! 

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MATCH HIGHLIGHTS!

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MATCH ATTENDANCE: Attendance for the Iraq vs Jordan match reached 35,814 spectators at Khalifa International Stadium. 


Photo by KARIM JAAFAR / AFP

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FULL TIME!

 

In a significant comeback, Jordan turned the tables in just two minutes, ending Iraq's journey in the Asian Cup 2023 and securing their spot in the last 8.

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GOAL!
90+7'
Iraq 2 - 3 Jordan 

Nizar Al Rashdan (Jordan) right footed shot from outside the box.

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GOAL!
90+5'
Iraq 2 - 2 Jordan 
 

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77 minutes: Second yellow card to Aymen Hussein (Iraq) for excessive celebration.

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GOAL!
76'
Iraq 2 - 1 Jordan
Aymen Hussein (Iraq) right-footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner.

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Iraq's first goal  

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GOAL!
68'
Iraq 1 - 1 Jordan
Suad Natiq (Iraq) header from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Ali Jasim with a cross following a corner.

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63 minutes: Substitution, Iraq.
Mohanad Ali replaces Osama Rashid.

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54 minutes: Substitutions, Iraq. 
Zidane Iqbal replaces Youssef Amyn.
Merchas Doski replaces Ahmed Al-Hajjaj.

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The second half begins. Current standings are Iraq 0, Jordan 1.

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Iraqi players are trying their luck with well-struck efforts, but it is Jordan who has the lead in the first half! 

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Pure passion at Khalifa International Stadium 

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45+3 minutes: Aymen Hussein (Iraq) is shown the yellow card.

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GOAL!
45+1'
Iraq 0 - 1 Jordan

Yazan Al Naimat (Jordan) right-footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner following a fast break.

IN PHOTOS: Jordan's forward Yazan al-Naimat celebrates after scoring his team's first goal. 

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A skillful break from Jordan player Mousa Tamari and a flash of brilliance for Iraqi goalkeeper Jalal Hassan

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Action on the pitch!

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14 minutes: Abdallah Nasib (Jordan) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

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Fan Focus: Fans heading to Khalifa International Stadium ahead of the #IRQvJOR match!

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MATCH STARTS

The game has started at Khalifa International Stadium! Here is the line-up of players for both teams

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Jordan players warming up

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The calm before the storm - a glimpse of today's match venue!

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What an entrance! Iraq players arrive at Khalifa International Stadium

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