Match report
Iraq Defeats United Arab Emirates 2-1 in World Cup Qualification Asia
Iraq
2–1
FT
United Arab Emirates
Nov 18, 2025
Iraq staged a remarkable comeback to defeat United Arab Emirates 2-1 in a thrilling World Cup Qualification Asia match. United Arab Emirates took the lead early on through Caio Lucas, but Mohanad Ali and A. Al Ammari's late goals secured a crucial victory for Iraq.
Key Facts
- • United Arab Emirates took the lead in the 52nd minute with Caio Lucas scoring after a pass from Yahia Nader.
- • Mohanad Ali equalized for Iraq in the 66th minute with an assist from A. Al Ammari.
- • A. Al Ammari scored a crucial penalty in the 90th+17 minute, sealing Iraq's victory.
- • Iraq made multiple substitutions to alter the game, including Mohanad Ali and A. Al Ammari.
Lineups
Iraq
Starting XI
- 12 Jalal Hassan (G)
- 3 Hussein Ali (D)
- 4 Zaid Tahseen (D)
- 5 Akam Hashem (D)
- 23 Merchas Doski (D)
- 8 Aimar Sher (M)
- 16 Amir Al-Ammari (M)
- 17 Ali Jasim (M)
- 7 Gubari Sherko (M)
- 21 Marko Farji (M)
- 18 Aymen Hussein (F)
Substitutes
- 14 Zidane Iqbal
- 10 Mohanad Ali
- 2 Mustafa Saadoon
- 13 Amar Muhsin
- 1 Fahad Talib
- 22 Ahmed Basil
- 15 Ahmed Al-Hajjaj
- 6 Munaf Younus
- 19 Kevin Yakob
- 20 Osama Rashid
- 9 Mohammad Jawad
- 11 Hasan Sayyid
United Arab Emirates
Starting XI
- 17 Khalid Eisa (G)
- 5 Alaeddine Zouhir (D)
- 3 Lucas Pimenta (D)
- 4 Kouame Autonne (D)
- 2 Rúben Amaral (D)
- 21 Bruno Oliveira (M)
- 16 Marcus Meloni (M)
- 15 Yahia Nader (M)
- 20 Luan Pereira (M)
- 14 Nicolás Giménez (F)
- 10 Caio (F)
Substitutes
- 7 Ali Saleh
- 23 Sultan Adil
- 6 Abdallah Ramadan
- 1 Adel Al Hosani
- 22 Hamad Al Meqebaali
- 8 Richard Akonnor
- 13 Gustavo Alemão
- 19 Khaled Aldhanhani
- 12 Gaston Alvarez Suarez
- 9 Harib Suhail
- 18 Majid Rashid
- 11 Caio Canedo
Timeline
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17' United Arab Emirates Card · Yellow CardBruno
Foul
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52' United Arab Emirates Goal · Normal GoalCaio Lucas · Assist: Yahia Nader
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56' Iraq subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Sher · On: Z. Iqbal
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56' Iraq subst · Substitution 2Off: Sherko Kareem · On: Mohanad Ali
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59' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 1Off: Luanzinho · On: A. Saleh
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65' United Arab Emirates Card · Yellow CardA. Zouhir
Foul
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66' Iraq Goal · Normal GoalMohanad Ali · Assist: A. Al Ammari
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73' Iraq Card · Yellow CardA. Al Ammari
Foul
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75' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 2Off: Bruno · On: Sultan Adill
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78' Iraq subst · Substitution 3Off: Hussein Ali · On: M. Saadoon
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87' United Arab Emirates subst · Substitution 3Off: N. Gimenez · On: Abdalla Ramadan
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90'+1 United Arab Emirates Card · Yellow CardKouame Kouadio
Foul
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90'+13 Iraq Var · Penalty confirmedMohanad Ali
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90'+17 Iraq Goal · PenaltyA. Al Ammari
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90' Iraq subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Hussein · On: A. Muhsin
Match Stats
| Stat | Iraq | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 12 |
| Pass Accuracy | 80% | 79% |
| Offsides | 1 | 6 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 13 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 353 | 364 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 4 | 7 |
| Possession | 50% | 50% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 283 | 289 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 9 |
| Saves | 3 | 0 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 4 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Iraq's substitution of Mohanad Ali in the 56th minute led to the team's momentum shift and the equalizing goal in the 66th minute.
- ▸ The penalty awarded to Iraq in the 90th+13 minute proved to be the turning point, with A. Al Ammari converting it to secure the victory.