Bahrain won the title of champion of Western Asia

Bahrain won the ninth edition of the West Asian Football Championship by defeating Iraq 1-0 in the final match in Karbala on Wednesday.

This is the first time Bahrain wins the tournament.

The Iraqi team started the match by pressing the goal of the Bahraini team, who retired to maintain their defensive zones and managed, thanks to its concentration, to contain the outbreak of the home and the public.

The first half witnessed a dangerous attempt directed directly against the Iraqi team. It was a volley from Ala Mahawi by Bahraini goalkeeper Sayed Mohammed Jafar (32).

Unlike the play and a quick Bahraini counterattack from the center and after only two badists, Issa Musa managed to get rid of the Iraqi team defenders and hit the high ball in a comfortable position with his left foot shaking goalkeeper Jalal Hbadan in the minute (38).

At the beginning of the second half, the Iraqi team put all its weight to try to correct itself quickly, while the Bahraini team tried to rely on unsuccessful attempts and on the other hand. 39 access to the Iraqi goalkeeper, who had repelled the difficult shot of Mohammed Al-Rumaihi in the 53rd minute. The bar slightly (55).

Despite constant pressure from the Iraqi team, the Bahraini team survived thanks to the defensive block until the end of the match.