The match is over!
Qatar defeated Iraq in a categorical manner, in the last day of the Arab Cup Group Stage.
With this, the Qataris close this round with 9 points and now await their opponent in the quarterfinals, while the Iraqis are eliminated with only 2 points.
QATAR GOAL!
Hassan Alhaydos scored with the inside of his shoe to score his nation's third goal and put the game beyond doubt.
QATAR GOAL!
Akram Afif leads a counter-attack, enters the box, and finishes past the keeper to extend his team's lead.
QATAR GOAL!
Almoez Ali makes his presence felt with a low, cross and powerful shot from just outside the box to give the home side the lead.
65'
Iraq continues to fall short in terms of intentions; Qatar has looked better.
Second Half begins!
The match Qatar 0-0 Iraq is underway again.
The first half ends!
After just over 45', Qatar and Iraq are playing to a goalless draw.
With this result, Iraq would be out, as they need the win after Oman's partial victory over Bahrain.
39'
Almost! Kasim's shot hits the post. Qatar is saved.
30'
After half an hour of play, Qatar and Iraq have done no harm to each other; the tie remains unbroken and of little use to the visitors.
The match is underway!
The ball is rolling! Qatar and Iraq are already facing each other.
How is Iraq coming along?
Also the previous week, they played to a scoreless draw against Bahrain.
How is Qatar doing?
Last Friday, with a goal in stoppage time, they defeated Oman 1-2, with Akram Afif scoring twice.
Referees for the Qatar vs Iraq match
The center referee for this match will be Gassama Bakary; Camara Djibril, first assistant; Elvis Noupue, second row; Said Martinez, fourth official; Shaun Evans, VAR; and Redouane Jiyed, AVAR.
Iraq: substitutes
Frans Putros; Muntadher Mohammed, Aymen Hussein, Ali Yaseen, Amjed Attwan, Hussein Ammar, Ahmed Farhan, Ahmed Fadhil, Sajad Jasim, Ahmed Basil, Ali Yousif and Maytham Jabbar.
Qatar: substitutes
Saad Alsheeb; Abdelkarim Hassan, Hassan Alhaydos, Akram Afif, Karim Boudiaf, Homam Ahmed, Boualem Khoukhi, Khalid Muneer, Almoez Ali, Meshaal Barsham y Assim Madibo.
Iraq: confirmed roster
Fahad Talib (C); Munaf Younus, Mustafa Nadhim, Hasan Raed, Sherko Kareem, Yaser Kasim, Ala Abbas, Hasan Abdulkareem, Bashar Resan, Mohammed Qasim and Rebin Ghareeb.
Qatar: confirmed roster
Yousof Hassan; Mohammed Waad, Tarek Salman, Abdulaziz Hatem (C), Ahmed Alaaeldin, Ali Assadalla, Mohammed Muntari, Musaab Khidir, Bassam Hisham, Ismail Mohamad y Abdullah Alahrak.
Let's get started!
In almost an hour, the teams of Qatar and Iraq will face each other in their last match of this phase; the home team is already qualified, while the visitors need to win in order not to depend on further results.
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Iraq: last roster
Fahad Talib; Munaf Younus, Hasan Raed, Sherko Kareem, Rebin Ghareeb, Amjed Attwan, Ahmed Farhan, Sajjad Jasim, Mohammed Qasim, Alaa Abbas, Bashar Resan.
Qatar: last roster
Saad Al Sheeb; Pedro Miguel, Abdel Hassan, Homam Ahmed, Bassam Hisham, Boualem Khoukhi, Abdulaziz Hatem, Hassan Alhaydos, Karim Boudiaf, Akram Afif, Almoez Ali.
Iraq, looking to qualify
The team coached by Zeljko Petrovic is in second place with 2 points, after two draws. Only a win would assure them of advancing to the next round; if they draw or lose, they will depend on Oman and Bahrain failing to win their match against each other.
Qatar, looking to close on a high note
The team coached by Francesc Sancez has already secured its ticket to the quarterfinals after being in first place with 6 points, but before disputing them, it will want to close the group stage with its third victory.
Group C of the Arab Cup 2021
The nations of Qatar and Iraq are placed in the first sector of the Cup, along with Oman and Bahrain, and this Monday afternoon, in the city of Jor, they will face each other to play their last match of this round.
What is the format?
The Arab tournament started with 23 teams: the 9 best-ranked teams according to the FIFA list qualified directly for the sector round, while the 14 remaining teams played a preliminary phase, from which 7 advanced.
The 16 qualifiers to this stage were divided into four sectors, each of 4 countries.
At the end of the three rounds, the first and second place finishers from each group will advance to the direct elimination matches: quarterfinals, semifinals and final, which will be played in a single match.
2021 FIFA Arab Cup
This is a competition of countries played in Arabian territory, so teams from the African and Asian confederations will play.
It is the first time it is organized by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association; it is held in Qatar as a kind of tournament prior to what will be the next year's World Cup in that nation.
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