AFC U23 Asian Cup
The draw sealed 2013 champions Iraq the Group G top spot and a place in the Official Draw on October 2.
“Our team achieved its goal in the Qualifiers, which was to qualify for the Asian Cup Finals,” said Mohammed. “Despite the circumstances that accompanied the team, most notably the lack of preparation, which did not exceed two months, we achieved the most important thing.
“I hadn’t expected a draw in today’s match, but rather a comfortable win. However, Cambodia forced us to settle for a draw because of their style of play. I’m not happy with the draw but I am happy to have qualified for the Finals, as our team dominated all of our matches.”
Earlier victories against Pakistan and Oman meant the draw with Cambodia wasn’t damaging as Mohammed’s men secured a seventh successive appearance at the Finals.
“Most of our players came into these Qualifiers unprepared. We worked to improve their fitness and tried to come away with nine points from this group,” Mohammed explained.
“We didn’t put the ball in Cambodia’s net today, but the important thing is that we succeeded despite the circumstances.”
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