Bahrain defeats Iraq in Asia soccer finals

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Iraq‘s soccer team was defeated 1/2 by Bahrain within the competitions of the Group B in the Asian finals hosted by China. The Iraqis scored their first goal by striker Ali Sabah in the 45th minute of the game, but the Bahrainis scored an equalizer at the 51st minute and later a winner thanks to an own goal by Iraqi defender Ali Bahjat in the 55th minute. SKH (P)/AmR 1