World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Iraq beats Thailand 2-1
BANGKOK, Aug. 31, 2017 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (Asian Qualifiers) : Iraq defeated Thailand by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Thursday night at the Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok.
Iraq dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by Meram in the 34th minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Iraqis further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Abdul-Amir on penalty with just 5 minutes remaining in regulation time.
The result put the Iraqi 5th in Group B with 8 points. Thailand is bottom with 2 points. In their last game, Iraq will meet the United Arab Emirates at the Rajamangala National Stadium on September 5, while Thailand will face Australia.
Fixtures and Results : Third Round Group B
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Overview
Thailand at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 12 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
Iraq at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1986)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1974)
- 31 August 2017
- 19:00
- Bangkok
Third Round Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Japan | 17 |
 Saudi Arabia | 16 |
 Australia | 16 |
 United Arab Emirates | 13 |
| Iraq | 8 |
| Thailand | 2 |
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