Substitute Kim Jin Song came to the East Asian side’s rescue in the 62nd minute, cancelling out Aymen Luay’s first half opener to force a share of the spoils.
Iraq showed their intent as early as the second minute when Mustafa Qabeel threaded a cross into the box for Karrar Jaafar, whose shot was blocked, while Muslim Mousa failed to find the target after angling his header wide. .....
FT | 🇮🇶 Iraq 1️⃣ 1️⃣ DPR Korea 🇰🇵
— #AsianQualifiers (@afcasiancup) February 13, 2025
It ends all square in Group B's tightly contested opener!#AFCU20 | #IRQvPRK pic.twitter.com/nSUCuSy5Ip
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