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Iraq wins 'Arabian Gulf' Cup championship defeating Oman in Basra
Iraq defeated Oman 3-2 in the historic match in Basra, leading to celebrations throughout the country.
Iraq defeated Oman at the Arabian Gulf Cup association football (soccer) tournament in Basra on Thursday.
Iraqi midfielder Ibrahim Bayesh scored a goal at 24 minutes in to put Iraq up 1-0. This remained the score until 10 minutes into injury time when Omani midfielder Salaah al-Yahyaei scored on a penalty kick to tie the game and send it into overtime.
Iraqi midfielder Amjad Attwan then scored a penalty goal at minute 116, followed by Omani striker Omar Al Malki scoring on a header three minutes later. At 122 minutes in — two minutes into the injury time following overtime — Iraqi defender Manaf Younis scored the final goal as Iraq won 3-2.
Many Iraqis rejoiced on social media after the victory.
