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Iraq Edges Out Jordan in Tense Basra Encounter
Iraq secured a victory over Jordan in a thrilling match held at the Basra International Stadium in Basra on November 14th, 2024. The game, part of the 2026 World Cup Asian Qualifiers (3rd Round – Match 5), saw a closely fought contest. While Jordan boasted a higher shot count with 9 attempts (4 on target), Iraq controlled possession (59%) and proved more clinical in front of goal.
The match was a physical affair, with a total of 24 fouls committed (10 by Iraq and 14 by Jordan), and four yellow cards shown. A. Attwan and M. Saadoon received yellow cards for Iraq, while E. Haddad and Y. Al Arab were booked for Jordan. Despite chances created by both sides, the game was ultimately decided by a narrow margin, with Iraq emerging victorious.
Substitutions iraq: at minute 46 H. Ali came in and M. Saadoon went out., at minute 73 Y. Amyn came in and A. Attwan went out., at minute 74 Z. Iqbal came in and S. Ameer went out., at minute 85 Meme came in and A. Jasim went out., at minute 90 A. Yasin came in and A. Hussein went out.
Substitutions jordan: at minute 70 I. Sami came in and R. Ayed went out., at minute 70 M. Al Mardi came in and M. Al-Tamari went out., at minute 87 R. Bani Hani came in and Y. Al Naimat went out., at minute 90 Y. M. Abualjazar came in and A. Olwan went out., at minute 90 Sharara came in and N. Al Rashdan went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Iraq
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Jordan
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