Iraq in historic Asian Cup win
Iraq won the AFC Asian Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Jakarta. Captain Younis Mahmoud headed home the decisive goal in the 71st minute as Iraq completed one of international football's most remarkable triumphs against the backdrop of conflict in their homeland. Built on the tournament's strongest defence, Iraq frustrated Saudi Arabia's dangerous attack before Mahmoud's decisive header secured a 1-0 victory. The triumph completed a remarkable journey for a squad that had overcome disrupted preparations to become Asian champions for the first time.
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