With a "decisive" goal, Iraq secures victory against Kuwait.

 Seyf Rashid restored Iraq's lead in the 83rd minute, receiving a pass from the right and firing powerfully into the net.

However, Kuwait responded again through Youssef Nasser, who scored his second goal in the 90th minute, capitalizing on a cross from a free kick taken by Mohamed Daham.

Just as a draw seemed imminent, Karrar Nabil sealed the match for Iraq with a shot that found the back of the net in the ninth minute of stoppage time, granting Iraq three valuable points.

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The win lifted Iraq to four points, temporarily placing them at the top of the group while awaiting the match between Saudi Arabia and Oman, after starting their campaign with a draw against Oman. Meanwhile, Kuwait remains at the bottom of the standings with no points after suffering their second consecutive defeat following a loss to Saudi Arabia in the previous round.

After a goalless first half, Zidane Iqbal opened the scoring for Iraq in the 52nd minute with a shot from inside the penalty area, before Youssef Nasser equalized for Kuwait with a penalty in the 75th minute.

 Seyf Rashid restored Iraq's lead in the 83rd minute, receiving a pass from the right and firing powerfully into the net.

However, Kuwait responded again through Youssef Nasser, who scored his second goal in the 90th minute, capitalizing on a cross from a free kick taken by Mohamed Daham.

Just as a draw seemed imminent, Karrar Nabil sealed the match for Iraq with a shot that found the back of the net in the ninth minute of stoppage time, granting Iraq three valuable points.