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Iraqi Soccer Team Plays in 1st Major Competition Since War Started
Iraq's soccer team played in a major competition for the first time since the Iraq war started last year, losing 1-0 to favored Uzbekistan at the Asian Cup in China. Mirdjalal Kasimov scored the lone goal Sunday to give Uzbekistan the victory over Iraq, netting a free kick in the 22nd minute to put his squad atop Group-C.Posted by: Steve White 2004-07-19 |
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