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| OSAKA: Those on hand at the Osaka Municipal Central Gymnasium tonight witnessed the greatest upset in AFC Futsal Championship history, with unheraldeded qualifiers Iraq downing two-time finalists Uzbekistan 3-1. |
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| Each of Iraq’s goals arrived in the second half, and each were fit for any futsal highlights reel around the world – Hussein Ali, setting the tone with a blistering long range strike in the 23rd minute, before Hashim Kadhim added a deserved quick fire double with ten minutes to play. |
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| Iraq’s tally came from outstanding 24-year-old striker Hashim Kadhim – arguably the standout player of the tournament thus far, who claimed his third goal of the meet in the 20th minute, along with Hussein Ali, Abdul Karim Radi and an own goal by Thai captain Janta. Despite flashes of individual brilliance from Hashim and strike partner Abdul Karim, Thailand were always in charge of a match they controlled from the outset with their efficient passing and inventive interplay. |
| QUOTE (ali al-kafaji @ May 14, 2007 01:08 pm) |
| [Refa3et rasna |