Match Report
Cambodia, 5th on 1 points, faced a 16-point deficit to Iraq (2nd, 17). The last five rounds placed Cambodia no better than 48th for form, against 5th in the standings. Against a league average of 1.5 goals per team per game, Iraq ran at 1.75 scored and 0.5 conceded, Cambodia at 0.25 and 5.5.
Iraq carried a 15-game unbeaten run into this. From the last five rounds, Iraq held 11 points of 15 and Cambodia 4.
The venue was Basra Sport City Stadium, with room for 65,227 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Iraq led 3-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 4-1.
Key stats
Possession: Iraq 48% · Cambodia 52% · On target: 9-6 · Corners: 6-4