http://www.the-afc.com/eng/articles/viewArticle.jsp_167116939.html 伊拉克保有一線生機 ....... DUBAI - Iraq kept their World Cup qualification chances alive as Emad Mohammed's fortuitous first-half goal gave them a 1-0 victory over Group One leaders Australia at Al Ahli Stadium on Saturday. In a game of few chances, Emad's seemingly overhit cross deceived keeper Mark Schwarzer after 28 minutes and ended up in the back of the net to hand Pim Verbeek's side their first loss of the campaign. The result means the Asian Cup holders now trail both Australia and Qatar by just three points with two games remaining. Both sides showed plenty of endeavour but little in the way of actual attacking threat in the opening 20 minutes before Iraq began to take the upper hand. Bassim Abbas had the first real effort of note as the full-back collected a lay-off before hitting a right-foot shot that keeper Mark Schwarzer tipped over the bar. Bassim was involved again shortly afterwards when his deep cross from the left was headed narrowly wide by Emad Mohammed. Younis Mahmoud's tricky run was then brought to a halt on the edge of the box after an excellently-timed challenge from Jade North. However, Iraq did not have long to wait before they eventually did take the lead after 27 minutes with Schwarzer partly to blame. Emad's deep, inswinging cross from near the left-hand touchline proved too long for anyone to get on the end of but it caught out the Australian keeper, who was way off his line, and he could not scramble back in time to prevent the ball dropping over his outstretched hand and into the net. The home side began the second period in lively fashion as Emad's cute backheel set Nashat Akram free down the left and his low cross was eventually scrambled clear with Younis lurking at the near post. Australia began to come more into the game and a well-worked move saw Brett Holman with space in the box but the substitute drove his shot straight at keeper Noor Sabri Abbas just after the hour mark Younis was set free but Schwarzer was quickly out to partially smother the chance as Iraq looked to put the result beyond doubt in the final ten minutes. A fine challenge by Haitham Kadhim then prevented Scott McDonald a clear strike on goal as the Celtic forward met Holman's driven cross in the six-yard box. David Carney then saw a volley at the back post kept out by a combination of Bassim and keeper Noor deep in stoppage time as Iraq held on to pick up their first win in Group One. --

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