Asian Cup 2007 Qualifiers : Iraq beats China 2-1
AL AYN, Mar. 1, 2006 (AMP) — Southeast Asia 2007 (Qualifiers) : Iraq defeated China by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2007 AFC Asian Cup on Wednesday afternoon.
The result put the Chinese top of Group E with 3 points. Iraq is third with 3 points. In their next game, China will meet second-placed Singapore on August 16, while Iraq will face Palestine.
Fixtures and Results : Group E
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Overview
Iraq at the Asian Cup
- 5 appearances (first in 1972)
- 6 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1976)
China at the Asian Cup
- 8 appearances (first in 1976)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Runners-up (1984, 2004) Third Place (1976, 1992) Fourth Place (1988, 2000)
Iraq
2:1
China
2:1 (1:0)
- 1 March 2006
- 16:00
- Al Ayn
Group E
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| China | 3 |
 Singapore | 3 |
| Iraq | 3 |
 Palestine | 3 |
Asian Cup History
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