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The win took Al Shorta five points clear at the top of Group D, with a top-two finish assured irrespective of the results of the remaining two matchdays.
The top-of-the-table clash started with Al Hussein rocking the crossbar in the sixth minute, Aref Haitham given space to cut infield from the left flank but his rising shot from distance only found the woodwork.
From their first attack in the game, Al Shorta found the breakthrough in the 14th minute. Ahmed Yahya got the better of Ahmad Assaf on the left and his cross was turned in at the near post by the deftest of touches from Kuku.
A stung Al Hussein doubled their efforts and poured forward in attack, keeping Al Shorta’s experienced custodian Jalal Hassan busy.
Masoud Juma fended off Adam Talib to fire a shot at goal with Haitham also having a go in first half added time but on both occasions, Hassan produced outstanding saves to keep his team ahead at the break.
Group D: Al Hussein (JOR) v Al Shorta (IRQ)
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Intricate play around the edge of Al Shorta’s box seven minutes after the interval saw the ball fall kindly for Ahmed Al Salman who, however, scooped his effort over the bar.
Al Hussein’s inability to convert their numerous chances came back to haunt them in the 59th minute when goalkeeper Mahmoud Al Kawamleh could only parry Yahya’s cross straight at Kuku, who slammed home the rebound.
At the other end, Hassan made another great stop 10 minutes later to deny Mahmoud Al Mardi from close range after the attacker was released into the box by Salahaldeen Farash
Al Shorta closed out their impressive victory with a third in stoppage time when Mohanad Ali headed home Kuku’s cross.
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