Iraq secure victory against Indonesia in World Cup qualifier

By Hoang Nguyen       JUN. 6, 2024

Indonesia lost 0-2 to Iraq at home in the second round of 2026 World Cup qualifiers, making many mistakes after having a great first half.

  • 90'+5
    Game over

    Indonesia lost 0-2 to Iraq at home despite having a great first half. Mistakes in the second half cost them the game. Indonesia will have to wait until the next game against Philippines to secure about a spot in the next qualifying round.

  • 90'

    The second half has five additional minutes.

  • 88'
    2-0 for Iraq!

    Keeper Ari made another mistake, this time was a careless play that created a chance for Ali Jasim to finish into the empty net.

  • 81'

    Nathan Tjoe-A-On was booked for a foul.

  • 79'

    Indonesia got their best chance to score so far with an impressive run by Ragnar Oratmangoen inside the box. He took on two defenders on his own but his finish couldn't beat keeper Jalal Hassan.

  • 76'

    After missing the penalty, Hussein was subbed out.

  • 74'
    No goal!

    Hussein put too much power on his penalty and took it over the bar. The game is not over yet for Indonesia.

  • 73'
    Another penalty for Iraq

    Goalkeeper Ernando Ari fouled an Iraq attacker inside the box the ref once again pointed at the spot. Hussein has a chance to score a brace in this match.

  • 70'

    Iraq didn't have a good first half, but when they started pushing back at Indonesia, the goal came almost immediately. Now they even have the advantage of playing with more men.

  • 68'

    Indonesia made three changes to fix their formation after the red card.

Indonesia, who are second in group F, take on the first place Iraq. While Iraq have already advanced, Indonesia need at least one more win to secure a place in the third and final qualifying round.

 
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