Third Loss Concludes Iraq Girls Asian Qualifiers Campaign

The Iraqi U-17 girls national team concluded its Asian Cup qualification campaign after suffering a 1-0 defeat against Syria in the final Group E match. Held at MP Selayang Stadium in the Malaysian capital, Kuala Lumpur, the game ended its first half in a goalless draw, before the Syrian team managed to net the decisive winning goal during the second half. The Iraqi squad had opened the qualifiers with a heavy 14-0 defeat against India, followed by a second 4-0 loss to the hosts, Malaysia, finishing the continental competition with three consecutive defeats.