Iraq stun UAE with last-gasp goal

Reigning champions Iraq squeezed past United Arab Emirates 1-0 on Saturday at the Asian Cup thanks to an injury-time goal to put them in a strong position to make the knockout round.

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By (AFP)

Published: Sun 16 Jan 2011, 12:14 AM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 7:11 PM

The game appeared to be heading for a goalless draw before Younus Mahmood fired a ball in from the right and Abbas diverted it past his own goalkeeper.

The 2007 winners are second with three points in Group D heading into the final group round on Wednesday, behind Iran on six. The UAE and North Korea have one each.

(AFP)

Published: Sun 16 Jan 2011, 12:14 AM

Last updated: Mon 6 Apr 2015, 7:11 PM

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