Frans Putros was given his marching orders just two minutes later for picking up his second yellow in the game with Ali shown a straight red in stoppage time.

Thailand pushed hard for the equaliser but Iraq held firm to win their second King’s Cup - having also triumphed in the 2023 edition.

In the third place playoff, Hong Kong, China took advantage of Fiji going down to nine players after only 22 minutes to run out 8-0 winners.

Yu Joy Yin and Juninho got a brace each with Raphael Merkies, Everton Camargo and Philip Chan Siu Kwan contributing a goal each with Fiji also scoring an own goal through Mohammed Ayman.

Photo: Iraq FA