Jordan took a massive step towards advancing out of the third round, winning 2-0 in Iraq with two goals either side of halftime.
Star midfielder Hassan Abdel Fattah continued his scoring ways for the national side. After scoring four goals in a game against Nepal in round two, he opened the scoring in the 43rd minute, getting his toe to a cross to the far post.
The side doubled its advantage almost as soon as the second half started. After some good work down the right side, a ball was played into the box and headed toward goal by Bashar Bani Yaseen. The header found the post, but bounded right back to him. Yaseen corralled the ball in, took a couple touches and fired a shot by the keeper to solidify the points for Jordan.
Jordan is now at the top of group A on goal difference while Iraq is bottom of the table. The debut of Zico as Iraq's manager did not go so well, and he will try to get the team to rebound Tuesday in Singapore. Jordan hosts China on Tuesday as well.
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