MUSCAT : From the opening whistle, Oman displayed intent, pressing for an early breakthrough but struggled to penetrate Iraq’s robust defense. Iraq retaliated swiftly, with Aymen Hussein delivering an early scare, beating the keeper but finding himself flagged offside.

Tensions flared as the match progressed, with heated exchanges leading to yellow cards for Harib Al Saadi of Oman and Aymen Hussein of Iraq. Oman’s attempts to break through Iraq’s midfield, marked by quick passes, were consistently thwarted by Iraq’s vigilant defense.

The final moments of the first half had fans on the edge of their seats as both teams vied for control. The breakthrough came when Ahmed Yasin delivered a perfect assist, allowing Yousef Amyn to net a powerful shot past Oman’s keeper.

With Iraq in the lead, Oman faces an uphill battle to turn the tide in the second half. Fans are eagerly awaiting whether the Red Warriors can stage a comeback or if Iraq will cement their dominance.

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