Jordan ties with Iraq in World Cup qualifiers
Jordan and Iraq faced off earlier on Thursday, in a march that ended in a scoreless draw, despite both teams generating multiple scoring opportunities.
Following this round, the fifth one, the group standings are as follows: South Korea leads with 13 points, followed by Jordan and Iraq with 8 points each, Oman with 6, Kuwait with 3, and Palestine with 2.
According to tournament rules, the top two teams from each of the three groups qualify directly for the World Cup. Teams finishing in third and fourth place will advance to the fourth round of qualifiers.
The qualification format divides teams into three groups, each consisting of six teams. The top two teams from each group will secure a direct spot in the World Cup, while the third and fourth-placed teams will enter a fourth-round playoff for a chance to advance further in the qualification process.
Full-Time
It’s full-time at Basra International Stadium. Jordan and Iraq tie 0-0.
72’ minute:
Still 0-0
Jordan’s defenders picked up two yellow cards since the start of the second half (Yazan Al-Arab and Ehsan Haddad)
Second half is underway
After the first half's deadlock, both teams are now on the prowl for the opener
Prime Minister of Iraq, Jordan talk
Jordan’s Prime Minister Jafar Hassan and his Iraqi counterpart Mohammed Shia' Al-Sudani spoke in a phone call today, touching on the ongoing World Cup qualifying match between Iraq and Jordan.
The two wished each other success in the journey to the World Cup.
Prime Minister Hassan also extended his gratitude to Al-Sudani and the Iraqi authorities for hosting the Jordanian team and the Jordanian fans attending the game.
35’ minute:
Still 0-0
Two shots on target for Jordan, Zero for Iraq
Two corners for Jordan, one for Iraq
Iraq picks up second yellow card
Iraq’s right back Mustafa Saadoon picks up a yellow card at the 19th minute.
Equal possession
Almost-equal possession for the two teams up until the 15th minute.
Jordan 53% - Iraq 47%
Still 0-0 at Basra International Stadium.
Booking for Iraq
Iraq’s midfielder Amjad Attwan booked early in the match (5th minute)
Jordan vs. Iraq: Kick-off!
Jordan vs. Iraq is underway at Basra International Stadium.
Jordanian fans at Basra Stadium
Iraq and Jordan lineups for crucial World Cup qualifier
Jordan's Lineup Against Iraq: Jordan's head coach, Jamal Salami, announced the starting eleven for Al-Nashama as they face off against Iraq.
The lineup includes: Yazid Abu Laila, Abdullah Naseeb, Yazan Al-Arab, Mohammad Abu Al-Nadi, Rajai Ayed, Nizar Al-Rashedan, Ihsan Haddad, Mohannad Abu Taha, Ali Alwan, Musa Al-Tamari, and Yazan Al-Naimat.
Iraq's Lineup Against Jordan: Iraq's head coach, Casas, revealed the starting lineup for the Lions of Mesopotamia in their match against Jordan’s Al-Nashama.
The selected players are: Ahmed Basil, Rebin Sulaka, Mirkhas Doski, Munaf Younis, Mustafa Saadoun, Saad Abdul-Amir, Amjad Attwan, Amir Al-Amari, Ibrahim Bayesh, Ali Jassim, and Ayman Hussein.
