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Iraq win 2021 WAFF U-18 Championship
Baghdad: Iraq were crowned the 2021 WAFF U-18 Championship winners after defeating Lebanon on penalties in the final at the newly inaugurated Al Madina Stadium on Wednesday.
Iraq successfully defended the title they secured two years ago thanks to the heroics of goalkeeper Hussin Amoyed who saved two penalties after the sides failed to find the back of the net in regular time.

Lebanon had a bright start to the match and they nearly opened the scoring on several occasions but they could not take advantage of the chances while Iraq only created one notable opportunity in the first half.
 
In the second period, Iraq's performance improved but Lebanon goalkeeper Rami Mjalli denied them from scoring before the home side prevailed in the penalty shootout to win the title for the second time in their history.

Photo: Iraqi Football Association (IFA)