BANGKOK, Dec 26: Asian Cup holders Iraq cruised to a stylish 3-1 win over Uzbekistan on Wednesday to book their place in the final of the King’s Cup.
Iraq netted three second-half goals to set up a final with hosts Thailand, who beat North Korea 1-0 in the second match.
Iraq went ahead on 56 minutes through Salah Alwan beforeAbdullah Wisam Zaki added a second eight minutes later. Pavel Solomin pulled one back for Uzbekistan before Mohammed Khaldoon secured the win for Iraq 13 minutes from time.—Reuters
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