Match report

Iraq Secures Crucial 1-0 Victory Over Jordan in World Cup Qualifiers

Jordan
Jordan
0–1
FT
Iraq
Iraq
Jun 10, 2025

Iraq secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Jordan in their World Cup Qualifiers Asia match, thanks to a late goal from J. Al Msharrafawee. The match was marked by several yellow cards and key substitutions, yet it was Iraq's persistence and determination that ultimately paid off.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Jordan 0-1 Iraq
  • • Goal: J. Al Msharrafawee (Iraq) - 77th minute
  • • Yellow Cards: Ibrahim Sadeh (Jordan), M. Abu Taha (Jordan), A. Sher (Iraq)
  • • Substitutions: Mousa Tamari off, M. Al Mardi on (Jordan), H. Abdulkareem off, M. Farji on (Iraq)

Lineups

Jordan

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Y. Abulaila (G)
  • 3 A. Nasib (D)
  • 5 Y. Al Arab (D)
  • 16 S. Obaid (D)
  • 17 Ahmad Assaf
  • 15 Ibrahim Sa'deh
  • 21 N. Al Rashdan (M)
  • 20 M. Abu Taha (M)
  • 11 Y. Al Naimat (F)
  • 13 M. Al Mardi (F)
  • 9 A. Olwan (F)

Substitutes

  • 8 N. Al Rawabdeh
  • 10 M. Tamari
  • 7 Sharara
  • 18 I. Sabra
  • 4 M. Abu Dahab
  • 6 Y. Abu Al Jazar
  • 2 M. Abu Hasheesh
  • 19 A. Jamous
  • 22 A. Al Fakhouri
  • 12 N. Ateyah
  • 14 H. Al Hourani
  • 23 A. Al Quraishi

Iraq

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 J. Hachim (G)
  • 14 F. Putros (D)
  • 6 M. Younis (D)
  • 2 Z. Tahseen (D)
  • 23 M. Doski (D)
  • 20 O. Rashid (M)
  • 18 A. Hussein (M)
  • 7 A. Sher (M)
  • 21 M. Farji (M)
  • 17 A. Jasim
  • 8 I. Bayesh (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 H. Abdulkareem
  • 15 A. Yahya
  • 19 M. Qasim
  • 16 P. Gwargis
  • 10 Meme
  • 22 A. Basil
  • 1 F. Talib
  • 4 N. Natiq
  • 5 A. Faez
  • 3 H. Ali
  • 13 J. Al Msharrafawee
  • 9 M. Jawad

Timeline

  1. Jordan
    23' Jordan Card · Yellow Card
    Ibrahim Sadeh

    Foul

  2. Iraq
    37' Iraq Card · Yellow Card
    A. Sher

    Foul

  3. Jordan
    60' Jordan subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Al Mardi · On: Mousa Tamari
  4. Jordan
    60' Jordan subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ibrahim Sa'deh · On: A. Jamous
  5. Iraq
    62' Iraq subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Jasim · On: M. Qasim
  6. Jordan
    66' Jordan Card · Yellow Card
    M. Abu Taha

    Foul

  7. Iraq
    69' Iraq subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Farji · On: H. Abdulkareem
  8. Iraq
    69' Iraq subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Putros · On: A. Faez
  9. Iraq
    69' Iraq subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Osama Rashid · On: J. Al Msharrafawee
  10. Jordan
    74' Jordan subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Al Rashdan · On: N. Al Rawabdeh
  11. Iraq
    77' Iraq Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Al Msharrafawee · Assist: H. Abdulkareem
  12. Jordan
    85' Jordan subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Abu Taha · On: M. Abu Hasheesh
  13. Jordan
    86' Jordan subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Y. Al Naimat · On: Sharara
  14. Iraq
    90'+1 Iraq subst · Substitution 5
    Off: A. Sher · On: A. Yahya

Match Stats

Stat Jordan Iraq
Fouls 13 10
Pass Accuracy 78% 82%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 6
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 293 437
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 1 0
Shots on Target 0 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 41% 59%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 228 358
Shots Inside Box 7 5
Saves 3 0
Shots Outside Box 1 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Jordan's early yellow cards to Ibrahim Sadeh (23rd minute) and M. Abu Taha (66th minute) disrupted their rhythm and led to a more cautious approach.
  • ▸ The match-changing moment came in the 77th minute when J. Al Msharrafawee scored the only goal of the game for Iraq, assisted by H. Abdulkareem, giving Iraq a crucial lead.