World Cup 2010 Qualifiers : Iraq beats China 2-1
TIANJIN, Jun. 14, 2008 (AMP) — South Africa 2010 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iraq defeated China by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a qualifying game for the 2010 FIFA World Cup on Saturday night.
The result put the Iraqi second in Group 1 with 7 points. China is bottom with 3 points. In their last game, Iraq will meet third-placed Qatar on June 22, while China will face Australia.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round Group 1
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Overview
China at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (2002)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1958)
Iraq at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1986)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
China
1:2
Iraq
1:2 (1:1)
- 14 June 2008
- 20:00
- Tianjin
Third Round Group 1
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Australia | 10 |
| Iraq | 7 |
 Qatar | 7 |
| China | 3 |
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