Iraq wins Asian Cup

I'm as shocked as you are. Iraq, the war torn country won the Asian Cup beating Saudi Arabia 1-0 with a goal by Y.M. Khalef.

I always thought that they were a strong team, and they will do well in the Asian Cup, but I never knew that they would do this well... Congratulations.

Before this its all about the best defense. (Iraq) versus the best offense.(Saudi Arabia)

Stats don lie, Iraq only conceded 2 goals before this while Saudi Arabia scored 12, in the whole tournament. And the record stays.

Correct me if I'm wrong. But the Iraqi team is build up of players from the different 'tribes' or groups that usually do not get along. They put this behind them, put their sorrows of the war behind them, and placed the cup right in their sights.

Fairy tale ending really. Beating pre-tournament favourites Australia earlier on, hardly anyone would bet on them to reach the quarter-finals. In 10 years time, maybe 20 or 30, when directors finally make good soccer movies, they might make a film on this one.