Jordan overcomes 10-man Iraq to reach Asian Cup quarterfinals

AL-RAYYAN, Qata --- Aymen Hussein was sent off moments after putting Iraq within sight of the Asian Cup quarterfinals and Jordan fought back to win 3-2 on Monday. The striker was shown a second yellow card for excessive celebrations after firing Iraq 2-1 ahead at Khalifa International Stadium. Down to 10 men, Iraq could not withstand Jordan's fightback and conceded twice in stoppage time to end its hopes of winning the competition for a second time. Hussein struck in the 76th minute to spark wild celebrations, including him sitting cross-legged on the field and mimicking eating. READ: Azkals fail to qualify for 2023 AFC Asian Cup Iraq's joy soon turned to frustration, thou...Keep on reading: Jordan overcomes 10-man Iraq to reach Asian Cup quarterfinals

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