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Cambodia and Oman, meanwhile, settled for a goalless stalemate in the later match.
Iraq 8-1 Pakistan
Iraq dominated proceedings but only took the lead in the 32nd minute through Amoori Faisal, who converted from the penalty spot.
The 2013 champions maintained their momentum with Ali Jasim stealing the show with a hat-trick - netting in the 47th, 66th and 72nd minutes - with his run briefly interrupted by McKeal Abdullah pulling one back for Pakistan in the 61st minute.
Ahmed Ayyed Al-Aridhee then found the back of the net in the 78th minute for Iraq, who increased their intensity with Dhulfiqar Younnus Al-Imari (83rd), Ali Sadeq Shaheen (85th) and Ahmed Ayyed Al-Aridhee (90+4) all netting to cap the victory.
Cambodia 0-0 Oman
Cambodia and Oman walked away with a point each following their goalless draw in the second Group G on Wednesday.
Both will hope for better fortunes on Saturday, with Cambodia to face Pakistan while Oman will have the daunting task of going up against free-scoring Iraq.
Both will hope for better fortunes on Saturday, with Cambodia to face Pakistan while Oman will have the daunting task of going up against free-scoring Iraq.
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