Younis Mahmoud rewards Iraq players after victory over Kuwait

Younis Mahmoud, the president of the Iraqi Football Association, has decided to reward the players of the Iraq national team with a generous bonus after achieving victory over Kuwait with a score of 3-2 in the second round of the group stage of the Arabian Gulf Cup, Gulf 27, in Saudi Arabia.

Iraq's three goals were scored by Zidane Iqbal, Saif Rasheed Hameed, and Karar Nabeel in the 51st, 83rd, and 90+9 minutes respectively, while Yousef Nasser netted a brace for Kuwait in the 75th and 90th minutes of the match.

Iraqi fans spotted Younis Mahmoud in the stands celebrating hysterically after the third goal was scored in the 95th minute, leading Iraq to a thrilling victory following a dramatic match.

After the end of the match, Younes Mahmoud went to the players' changing room, shook hands with all of them, and delivered a speech saying: "Today you were champions in the match against Kuwait. Every time they scored, you managed to come back into the game, and that means we do not give up and are capable of returning at any time."

The Iraqi Football Association was confident in the players' ability to achieve victory until the end of the match, and it wants to see this spirit in every game they play. It pointed out that they were brothers on the pitch and played with one spirit, with everyone seen running in stoppage time to make the most of the time, and most players quickly bringing the ball back to resume play.

He stated that God has blessed the Iraqi national team because they played with one spirit and the players were like brothers to each other. He expressed his great confidence in them, and now they can celebrate before focusing on the crucial match against Saudi Arabia, promising them a generous reward from him and the Iraqi Football Association. He added that better times are ahead, God willing, and hopes the celebrations will continue.

Following the match, Younis Mahmoud issued a statement thanking the Iraq national team and spoke about Australian coach Graham Arnold, stating that he managed the game brilliantly and that despair did not enter the hearts of our players despite Kuwait's return to the match in the dying moments, as evidenced by their high composure and their ability to secure victory in the dying moments.

The Australian coach aims to successfully complete his work in the group stage as Iraq faces Saudi Arabia in the third round of Group A matches next Tuesday in a clash to determine the group leader.