Doha-2006.com Article: Iraq through to footy final

Iraq, who entered the tournament on the opening day of preliminaries, are through to the final of the men’s football competition after beating Korea 1-0 in a close-fought semifinal at Al-Gharrafa Sports Club.

Samer Mujbel scored the all important goal in the 24th minute to see Iraq to their first Asian Games final since 1982 when they won the title in Dehli.

Korea, winners in 1992 and bronze medallists in Busan four years ago, piled on pressure towards the end of the game but Iraq held on.

They will meet the winners of Tuesday (12 December) night’s later game between defending champions IR Iran and hosts Qatar at Al-Sadd Sports Club.