Palestine Shocks Iraq in World Cup Qualifiers
The Palestinian national team secured a precious and exciting win against their Iraqi guests with a score of 2-1 in the eighth round of the Asian qualifiers for the World Cup.
With this result, Iraq's points remain frozen at 12 in third place in Group B, while the Palestinian team now has 6 points and has climbed to fifth place.
Iraq took the lead with a goal from Ayman Hussein in the 34th minute, but the Palestinian team turned the match around with goals from Wissam Abu Ali in the 88th minute and Amin Mahajna in the 97th minute.
With this result, Iraq's points remain frozen at 12 in third place in Group B, while the Palestinian team now has 6 points and has climbed to fifth place.
Iraq took the lead with a goal from Ayman Hussein in the 34th minute, but the Palestinian team turned the match around with goals from Wissam Abu Ali in the 88th minute and Amin Mahajna in the 97th minute.
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