Match Report
Iraq beat Japan 2-1 at home in the AFC Asian Cup, Group Stage. Before the match, Iraq were 1st in the AFC Asian Cup table with Japan in 2nd. Head-to-head (2013–2024): 3 matches, 1 win for Iraq, 2 for Japan, 0 drawn. Iraq had scored 8 goals this season (2.7 per game), Japan had 8 (2.7 per game). Iraq's goals came from Aymen Hussein (5'), Aymen Hussein (45'); Japan scored through Wataru Endo (90'). Match stats: possession 28%-72%, shots 8-15, on target 3-2, corners 1-13. View detailed post-match analysis including ratings and key stats.
Goal scorers
Iraq: Aymen Hussein (5'), Aymen Hussein (45') · Japan: Wataru Endo (90')
Key stats
Possession: Iraq 28% · Japan 72% · Total shots: 8-15 · On target: 3-2 · Corners: 1-13