World Cup 2014 Qualifiers : Australia defeats Iraq 2-1
DOHA, Oct. 16, 2012 (AMP) — Brazil 2014 (Asian Qualifiers) : Australia defeated Iraq by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 0-0), in a qualifying game for the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday afternoon.
The result put the Australians second in Group B with 5 points. Iraq is bottom with 2 points. In their next game, Australia will meet third-placed Oman on March 26, while Iraq will face Jordan.
Fixtures and Results : Fourth Round Group B
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Overview
Iraq at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1986)
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Australia at the World Cup
- 3 appearances (first in 1974)
- 13 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Iraq
1:2
Australia
1:2 (0:0)
- 16 October 2012
- 17:15
- Doha
Fourth Round Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Japan | 10 |
| Australia | 5 |
 Oman | 5 |
 Jordan | 4 |
| Iraq | 2 |
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