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United Arab Emirates U20

01-07 20:00

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Iraq U20

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Iraq U20 earned a 1-0 away victory over the United Arab Emirates U20 in an international friendly on January 7, 2026. The match, which began at 20:00, was decided by a second-half goal from Iraq, showcasing their defensive solidity and efficiency on the counter-attack. The first half was a tactical battle with few clear chances, as both midfields worked hard to cancel each other out. The breakthrough came ten minutes into the second period when Iraq's forward latched onto a through ball and finished coolly past the onrushing Emirati goalkeeper. The host nation pushed for an equalizer, dominating possession in the final third, but they found Iraq's disciplined defensive block difficult to break down. The result gives Iraq U20 a morale-boosting win against regional rivals, while the UAE U20 side will need to work on their creativity in the final third. The Iraq coach highlighted his team's game management, and the UAE manager pointed to a lack of precision in the attacking phase.