The final stretch of the match is here, we’ll see how much longer the referee will add to this exciting game, where there’s only one goal difference between the two teams. A great finish awaits us in this match.
Goal for Bahrain! The goal that makes this end of the match interesting comes with a great finish from Sayed Isa that is making this match very exciting, Iraq tries to defend and close out the game, great goal.
We’ve reached the last 10 minutes of the game and it looks very difficult for Bahrain to get on the scoreboard. Iraq has defended very well and avoided any danger to their goal; we’re having a good finish.
We are nearing the final 10 minutes of the game and the ball is being played more in midfield. The first cautionary card is shown to Iraq and it is for the player Ismail. More changes are being prepared for this second half.
Iraq continues to control this match and looks superior on the field, having possession of the ball and playing a bit with the desperation of Bahrain, who have not yet reached the opposing area. The pace of the game slows down with the score still showing Iraq with a two-goal advantage.
Bahrain has already made a change to try to regain control of the midfield and get back into the game; they have missed important scoring opportunities because of how well Iraq is defending in this second half.
Bahrain commits many fouls in their desperation to not be able to generate enough danger to get on the scoreboard, the pace of the game increases as the minutes pass and the score remains with a two-goal advantage for Iraq.
The substitute players get up to warm up for possible changes; Iraq has already made one change with the aim of being much more dangerous and to refresh the midfield; great pace of the game, great match.
The pace of the game increases as the minutes pass and Iraq has regained possession of the ball, they have been far superior in this second half and want to go for the third goal that will secure the victory, the fans do not stop cheering.
Bahrain is looking to push forward in this second half to get the goal that will put them on the scoreboard. The pace of the game in this second half has been exciting. Iraq is waiting for their opponent and looking to play on the counter-attack.
There are no changes for this second half, the same 22 players take to the field for the conclusion of this match in which Iraq continues to control the rhythm and intensity of this great encounter, the pace of the game increases.
The first half ends with the score at the moment Iraq 2-0 Bahrain. We’ve had a great game with Iraq dominating and we’ll see how the opponent can adjust to try and reduce the deficit in the second half.
The final stretch of the match is here. We’ll see how much longer the referee will make up for this game, which has been controlled by Iraq, and how Bahrain will adjust for the second half. They are finishing this first half in great form.
Final minutes of the first half, we are 6 minutes plus stoppage time away from halftime and Iraq maintains the lead on the scoreboard, the pace of this game slows down a bit and Bahrain still cannot generate enough danger to close the gap on the scoreboard.
We are reaching the last 10 minutes of this first half and the score remains with a two-goal advantage for Iraq, who have been the clear dominators of the match. We expect an exciting end to these first 45 minutes of the game.
Goal for Iraq! The second goal of the match comes from a counter-attack that ends in a better finish to increase the lead in this first half. Bahrain has not managed to defend in the best way and they are already two goals behind in this match.
The score remains unchanged and Iraq maintains its narrow lead, having been superior so far in this first half. The game is being played mostly in midfield with both teams fighting for possession, great game.
The fans keep cheering on their players and there’s a great atmosphere at the 974 Stadium. Iraq is waiting for Bahrain and is looking to increase their lead with counter-attacks; it’s a great pace of play in this first half.
The pace of the game increases as the minutes pass and Iraq continues to control the strings of this great duel, a lot of intensity but little clarity from Bahrain who fail to tie the game, the coaches give instructions.
Bahrain is trying to push forward to quickly equalize the score, but Iraq is defending well and quickly recovering the ball. We’re having a great game with two teams that aren’t giving up any space in this part of the first half.
Goal for Iraq! The first goal of the game goes to the home team who, with high pressure, manage to take the lead with an own goal from the opposing team. Lutfalla scores in his own net and now Iraq is ahead on the scoreboard.
Iraq is getting closer to the first goal of the game, pressing intensely and making it difficult for Bahrain, who have to defend with all eleven players back to try to recover the ball in this very intense part of the game.
Iraq starts with more intensity, looking to create danger and attack down the wings to try and send in dangerous crosses; a great start to the game in this first half, which has been intense in the first few minutes.
The first half between Iraq and Bahrain kicks off and both teams immediately seek to control the ball and impose their will. The ball is now rolling at the 974 Stadium with the start of this match in the FIFA Arab Cup.
Everything is ready for the start of the match. The players are ready and waiting for the signal to take to the field so the ball can start rolling for the first 45 minutes of this encounter, all ready for the kickoff.
The players finish warming up and return to their locker rooms to receive final instructions from their coaches before heading out onto the field for the opening whistle of this big game, end of warmup.
It is expected that Iraq will come out with more intensity for this match, looking to press and be more dangerous from the start, a team that has better offensive players and will seek to take the lead on the scoreboard.
The players from Iraq and Bahrain are now starting to come out onto the field to begin their warm-up. Preparations are underway for this match, which will have three important points at stake. There is a great atmosphere in the lead-up to the game.
There’s a great turnout at the 974 Stadium; it’s expected that as we get closer to the start of the match we’ll have a full house for the debut of both teams in this FIFA Arab Cup. The players are about to come out to warm up.
The players are already at the stadium and are preparing to go out onto the field in a few minutes for the start of the warm-up and the initial lineups for the first half will be announced, all ready at stadium.
Little by little, fans are starting to arrive at the stadium for this match that looks set to be exciting. There are many more Iraqi fans present, and the players are about to arrive at the venue to enter their locker rooms.
In a few moments, we’ll share the initial details of the Iraq vs. Bahrain match in real time, corresponding to Matchday 1 of the FIFA Arab Cup, as well as the latest information coming from Stadium 974. Don’t miss a single detail of the match with VAVEL Mexico’s live minute-by-minute coverage.
Tomorrow, in addition to the match between Iraq and Bahrain, the matches between Algeria and Sudan and Jordan and the United Arab Emirates will be played. These are the three matches tomorrow in the FIFA Arab Cup, matches that promise to be exciting with great players on the field. Without a doubt, we are in for a great day tomorrow.
The referee in charge of officiating this first match will be Pierre Ghislain Atcho. With his national and international experience, he will be tasked with ensuring a successful game, where both teams are expected to give their all for the first three points.
Neither team has any injured or suspended players, so they will both have their full squads and best players available for this match. Both teams will be looking to start off on the right foot in this exciting tournament with so many great countries participating. These are the absences for this duel.
The historical record leans slightly in Bahrain’s favor, as they have faced each other 11 times, with Iraq winning one match, drawing six, and Bahrain winning four. Therefore, Bahrain will be the slight favorite to take the victory and the three points in this first match of the FIFA Arab Cup tomorrow.
Bahrain comes from defeating Djibouti 1-0 in the qualifiers for this FIFA Arab Cup, a victory where one goal was enough for them to take the win. Now, in the first match, they will face Iraq in a duel that will not be easy, but where they will seek to come away with the victory and the 3 points. This is how the two teams arrive at this match, which looks to be one of the best of tomorrow.
Iraq comes from defeating the United Arab Emirates 2-1 to qualify for the World Cup playoffs next year, a match that ended in a heart-stopping finish with a penalty in Iraq’s favor. Now, in this opening match of the FIFA Arab Cup, they will face Bahrain, a game where they will look to start strong, motivated by what lies ahead. This is how the Iranian national team arrives at this match.
