Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Iraq (1st, 18 pts) held a 17-point advantage over Philippines (4th, 1 pts). Philippines's recent output lagged their position: 61st on form over five rounds while 4th in the table. Against a league average of 1.4 goals per team per game, Philippines ran at 0.5 scored and 2.33 conceded, Iraq at 2.83 and 0.33.
The last-five ledger: Philippines 4/15, Iraq 12/15.
The venue was Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Iraq led 3-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 0-5.
Goal scorers
Iraq: 5 goals with no recorded scorer