Iraq shocks Maldives

Mar 27, 2015 - 09:41:55 |
Iraq players celebrating a goal after scoring against Maldives. (Photo: FAM)

Muscat, OMAN - Iraq thrashed Maldives by 7-1 in the ongoing 2016 AFC U23 Championship Qualifier tonight in Muscat, Oman.

In the 3rd minute Abdul Waleed broke the deadlock from a superb shot inside the box which went straight to the far bottom corner of the net.

In the 28th minute Hamza penetrated the defense line of Iraq and levels the game from a superb shot.

A minute later Rizuwan missed a golden opportunity to take the lead for maldives from a wonderful cross from Ibrahim Hamdhaan. He failed to head the ball inside the box while he was unmarked inside the box.

In the extra time of first half Iraq's Mahdi Kareem took the lead for the second time from the spot when referee awarded a penalty to Iraq.

In the 47th minute Bashaar Hassan increase the margin for Iraq. Keeper Jazlan failed to save the shot from Bashaar.

In the 64th minute Amjad Waleed changed the score to 4-1 from another descent strike inside the box.

In the 75th minute Abdul Qadir Thariq scored the fifth goal for Iraq and changed the score to 5-1.

Keeper Jazlan failed to clear the first shot from Iraq and Thariq scored from the rebounded ball.

In the 90th minute Ali Husni Faisal scored from a powerless shot inside the box. And in the extra minute of the game Bashaar Asad converted the score to 7-1.

Maldives will play their last game of the group against Oman on Sunday at 1830 hours.

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fotballmad on Mar 28
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Yes, Iraq are the defending champions and the powerhouse of youth football in asia but to concede 7 goals is simply not acceptable. there must be something worse than inexperience, lack of fitness or tough match scheduling. Sorry, this is really bad and the next match should be used to put everything back on track.
boyko on Mar 28
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This result is not shocking at all. It sheds light on our standard, our fitness level, our fratality against physically imposing players. It sheds light on our domestic league. The reality is we have low standard league with very two good teams competing with a very average six teams in the league. 99 percent of these players belong to the good two teams and they compete against these average teams. All they need less than 50 percent fitness, 50 percent of work rate to win games. Most of the players hardly ever play very tiring 90 minutes. With this kind fitness level throughout the year how are our players when in the national team are expected to play well against the likes of Iran. Until the day we have substandard league with little competition the players coming through will be physically not fit to play 90 min of good football. We will be forever be one half wonders. Both senior and junior national teams.
footballmad on Mar 30
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Some very good points. What 3 things would you do to make the league more competitive?
kareem on Mar 30
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ydp at work not the players but the coaches and the clever ydp management mistake this is

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