Iraq beats North Korea to reach Asian Cup quarterfinals
AL RAYYAN, Jan. 19, 2011 (AMP) — Qatar 2011 : Iraq defeated North Korea by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a Asian Cup group stage game on Wednesday night. Iraq advance to the Quarterfinals. North Korea is eliminated.
Fixtures and Results : Group D
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Overview
Iraq at the Asian Cup
- 1 title (2007)
- 7 appearances (first in 1972)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1972)
- Statistics: Champions (2007) Fourth Place (1976)
North Korea at the Asian Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1980)
- 7 participations in the qualifications (first in 1976)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1980)
Iraq
1:0
North Korea
1:0 (1:0)
- 19 January 2011
- 19:15
- Al Rayyan
Group D
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Iran | 9 |
| Iraq | 6 |
| North Korea | 1 |
 United Arab Emirates | 1 |
Matches
Asian Cup History
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