Iraq vs Jordan 2-3: AFC Asian Cup 2023 – as it happened

Thanks for joining me for live coverage of this thrilling game.

Jordan pulled off a sensational comeback to book their place in the quarterfinals and will now meet Tajikistan on Friday.

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That was just the start of the action at the Asian Cup today, with another last-16 match on the way.

Hosts Qatar, who have won every game so far, face Palestine at Al Bayt Stadium in two hours’ time.

We will also be covering that game live, as Kevin keeps you up to date with proceedings here.

✨ 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨

🇶🇦 QATAR 🆚 PALESTINE 🇵🇸

The hosts and holders begin their knockout stage adventure against knockout stage debutants Palestine!

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— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) January 29, 2024

Absolute pandemonium. One of the AFC Asian Cup masterpieces. This sport never ceases to amaze.
#AsianCup2023 #IRQvJOR

— Harshit Baliyan (@laconic_harshit) January 29, 2024

Tajikistan vs Jordan is not the quarterfinal that many were expecting but that’s what is lined up for Friday afternoon in Al Rayyan.

Jordan could only finish third in their group but they raised their game today to see off a much fancied Iraq side.

With an electric front three and a terrific work ethic, they could now be a dark horse for the tournament.

🔥🇯🇴 عالنشمي ما في صعب.. النشامى إلى ربع النهائي

الأردن 3️⃣ : 2️⃣ العراق

⚽️ يزن النعيمات
⚽️ يزن العرب
⚽️ نزار الرشدان#معك_يالنشمي pic.twitter.com/6GQPGfirYH

— Jordan FA – الاتحاد الأردني لكرة القدم (@JordanFA) January 29, 2024

That game was absolute madness. Instant #AsianCup classic. Heartbreaking for Iraq. Very unlucky. Massive for Jordan who might be the actual dark horse of the tournament now. Incredible drama, great goals and lots of talking points.

— Rhysh Roshan Rai (@RhyshRai) January 29, 2024

Jordan upset Iraq 3-2 with two goals in added time. The AFC Asian Cup is getting better at every stage. What a match, absolute treat!#AsianCup2023

— Marcus Mergulhao (@MarcusMergulhao) January 29, 2024

I’m not quite sure where to even begin in summing that game up.

If I had to pinpoint the moment that changed everything, it was most likely Hussein’s red card for his celebrations after giving Iraq the lead.

The extra man gave Jordan belief and they took full advantage.

Iraq will be devastated at the nature of that defeat but Jordan deserve plenty of praise for the composure that they showed in added time.

This Asian Cup keeps serving up classic matches.

⚽️ GOAL | 🇮🇶 Iraq 2️⃣-3️⃣ Jordan 🇯🇴

🤯🤯🤯

Nizar Al Rashdan with a tremendous strike to give Jordan the lead again!

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— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) January 29, 2024

Wow.

Iraq have a huge opportunity to take the game to extra time but a chance is fired over the bar.

The referee then blows for full-time time, sparking immense celebrations from the Jordan players and fans.

Football will never cease to amaze me.

Full-time: Iraq 2-3 Jordan

The referee plays on as we reach the 99th minute.

It’s been such an incredible turnaround in added time. Jordan were behind and now lead.

Surely the full-time whistle is about to come!

90+9 mins: Iraq 2-3 Jordan

This is incredible!

Nizar Al Rashdan has just scored from outside of the area. It was a wonderful goal, curling the ball out of the reach of Hassan.

Utterly unbelievable.

90+8 mins: Iraq 2-3 Jordan

This is chaos! Jordan have levelled in the dying moments of this game!

Tamari takes a shot inside the penalty area. Hassan makes the save and the rebound falls to Al Arab who keeps his composure to slot the ball home.

90+6 mins: Iraq 2-2 Jordan

A brilliant save from Hassan after a smart move from Jordan.

Olwan plays Tamari in with a back heel but Hassan stays big to stop an effort on goal with his right leg.

Jordan are giving this everything.

90+3 mins: Iraq 2-1 Jordan

Al Naimat knocks a long ball down to Al Arab in the penalty area, but his well-struck effort is blocked by an Iraqi defender.

Raja’ei Ayed is then subbed off for Saleh Ratib.

Seven minutes added on. Anything could happen here.

90+1 mins: Iraq 2-1 Jordan

This is a thrilling finish to an excellent game.

Jordan are desperate to make their numerical advantage count but Iraq are standing strong.

Ali and Iqbal are doing all they can to try and keep the ball upfield as the clock ticks down.

89 mins: Iraq 2-1 Jordan

Nasib stoops down low to get his head to a corner, but his effort is straight at Hassan.

Al Mardi then wastes a chance for Jordan, firing over from range. He apologises to his teammates.

86 mins: Iraq 2-1 Jordan

It’s all Jordan now as they push for an equaliser.

Haddad shows great pace to keep the ball alive at the byline. He finds Al Mardi with a cross from the right, but the Jordanian’s header lacks power and direction.

We’ve just seen a replay of Hussein’s celebration. It’s hard to see what is excessive about it. If anything, he was copying the celebration that we saw from Jordan in the first half.

84 mins: Iraq 2-1 Jordan

Al Naimat is booked for a late foul on Bayesh to stop an attack. It’s a clear yellow card – one to file in the “professional foul” category.

Jordan now have 10 minutes to attack the 10 men of Iraq. Are we in for a grandstand finish?

81 mins: Iraq 2-1 Jordan

I can’t quite believe this – seconds after scoring, Aymen Hussein is sent off!

He picks up a second yellow card, presumably for his celebrations. It’s hard to see exactly what he did wrong there, but the referee showed no hesitation in pulling out his cards.

What a turn of events.

79 mins: Iraq 2-1 Jordan

Goal number six of the tournament for Hussein and how crucial could that be!

The substitute Doski delivers a whipped cross from the left-hand side. A Jordan defender gets his head to it but it finds Hussein at the back post who controls the ball well before firing an effort into the corner of the net.

77 mins: Iraq 2-1 Jordan