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Asian Cup 2007

Iraq tastes rare slice of joy

JAKARTA: For once, Iraq is in the news for the right reasons. It has completed one of sport's great fairytales by beating Saudi Arabia 1-0 in the Asian Cup final, providing a rare moment for celebration in the war-torn country.

Brief introduction: The Asian Cup 2007 will be held from July 7 to July 29 at four different venues–Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietam.

Team China

• Chinese head coach Zhu set to quit after shock exit at Asian Cup
• China out after losing 0-3 to Uzbekistan
• China out after losing 0-3 to Uzbekistan
• Zhu unfazed by ZZ suspension
• China not to change its aim to qualify for semifinals: Zhu
• China likely to overrun Uzbekistan to qualify
• Chinese goalkeeper may miss key match against Uzbekistan

Game news

• Australian PM congratulates Iraq over Asian Cup victory
• Iraq completes Asian fairytale
• Saudi Arabia coach hails Iraq's advance
• Japanese players fail to grasp chances: coach
• Roundup: West upsets East in Asian Cup semis
• Saudi Arabia shock defending champion Japan 3-2 at Asian Cup semis

Results & Standings

• Asian Cup soccer result
• Starting line-up of Iraq in Asian Cup semis
• Asian Cup soccer result
• Results of Japan vs Australia at Asian Cup
• Final group standings of AFC Asian Cup
• Asian Cup Group D standings
• Asian Cup soccer result
• South Korea defeats Indonesia 1-0 to qualify from group stage
• Standings of Asian Cup Group D

Preview & Comment

• AA
• Saudi Arabia expected to prevail over Iraq at Asian Cup final
• Preview: South Korea likely to overcome Iraq at Asian Cup semis
• Iran likely to overrun South Korea in Asian Cup quarter-finals
• Preview: Iraq likely to defeat co-host Vietnam
• Australia to advance from Group A, but who's next

Groups

• Group A:
Austalia; Iraq; Oman; Thailand.

Group B:
Vietnam; Japan; Qatar; UAE.

Group C:
China; Iran; Uzbekistan; Malaysia.

Group D:
Indonesia; Korea Republic;
Saudi Arabia; Bahrain.

Fixtures

• MatchDay 7

29/7/07 19:35 Final
Gelora Bung Karno Stadium,
Jakarta, IDN
Iraq vs Saudi Arabia

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