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Australia advances to U-23 Asian Cup quarter-finals after Iraq defeat

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Australia’s under-23 football team has secured a place in the Asian Cup quarter-finals with a late victory over Iraq, topping its group and setting up a clash with South Korea.

Breakdown
  • Australia advanced to the U-23 Asian Cup quarter-finals after beating Iraq.
  • Iraq led 1-0 and tried to run down the clock before Australia responded. 6s
  • Yaya Ducouli scored the winning goal in the 97th minute. 20s
  • Australia only needed a draw but topped the group with the win. 23s
  • Australia will play South Korea in the quarter-finals. 27s