Indonesia loses to Iraq before facing Vietnam

Unlike the encounter in the 2023 World Cup qualifiers in November 2023, Indonesia entered the match with confidence when facing Iraq on the evening of January 15. However, their bravery helped Iraq take a 1-0 lead in the 17th minute thanks to Mohanad Ali.

Indonesia could not create a surprise against a very strong Iraq (Photo: AP).

Indonesia surprised with a 1-1 equalizer from Ferdinan, but at the end of the first half, Osama Rashid helped Iraq lead 2-1. In the second half when Indonesia lost strength, Iraq scored the final goal to make it 3-1 thanks to Aymen Hussein in the 77th minute.

Defeating Indonesia 3-1, Iraq is confident before entering the match with Japan in the second match of Group D. Meanwhile, Indonesia will have a key match with the Vietnamese team at 9:30 p.m. on January 19.

Asian Cup 2023 Group D standings after the first round of matches (Photo: Wiki).

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/indonesia-thua-dam-iraq-truoc-ngay-doi-dau-doi-tuyen-viet-nam-20240115175005552.htm