Arab World Sports

Mahmoud the hero as Iraq triumph,

Younis Mahmoud emerged as the hero, his 71st minute header
sinking Saudi Arabia and claiming Iraq their first ever AFC Asian
Cup crown.

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Asia’s sun rises in the West,

Saudi Arabia edged Japan in a back-and-forth Asian Cup
semi-final, setting up an enticing West-Asian Final with surprise
side Iraq.

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Iraq stun Korea to reach final,

Surprise package Iraq beat Korea Republic 4-3 on penalties to
reach the AFC Asian Cup 2007 final.

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Sweet revenge for East Asians,

Japan and Korea Republic both avenged losses to reach
the AFC Asian Cup 2007 semi-finals, where they ill be joined by
Iraq and Saudi Arabia.

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Big guns leave it late,
A number of Asia’s traditional powerhouses recovered for
early setbacks to reach the last eight, where they will be joined
by surprise packages Iraq and Vietnam.

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Iraq draw with Oman to seal knock-out spot,

Iraq secured a fourth successive quarter-finals appearance and a
clash with co-hosts Vietnam after a dire 0-0 draw with Oman on
Monday that was enough to ensure top spot in Group A.

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Iraq stun shabby Aussies,

Australia were booed off the field with their AFC Asian Cup
hopes in tatters after a disastrous 3-1 defeat to Iraq on
Friday.

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Thailand hold Iraq in opener,

Co-hosts Thailand held Iraq to a 1-1 as the AFC Asian Cup got
underway.

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Bonfrere: Don’t expect easy games,
Jo Bonfrere, the man who guided Korea Republic to the last
eight of the AFC Asian Cup, gives FIFA.com a lowdown on this
year’s contenders for the continent’s top prize.

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Korea Republic cruise to warm-up win over Iraq,

Korea Republic beat Iraq 3-0 in a friendly international on
Friday which both teams used as part of their preparations for next
month’s AFC Asian Cup.

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