It ended on the evening of January 29, Beijing timeAsian CupIn the third 1 8 finals, the Iraqi team and the Jordanian team had a fierce matchup. Although the Iraqi team once chased two goals in a row to complete the reversal, in stoppage time, the Iraqi team, which played one less player, was scored twice by the Jordanian team, and finally missed the top 8 with an aggregate score of 2-3.
For the Iraqi team, such a result is undoubtedly regrettable. They used to be 2007Asian Cupbut since then two times in a rowAsian CupStopped in the round of 16. This time again, it failed to reach the quarterfinals, no doubt for IraqFootballThe development is a blow.
However, the decision in this match caused a huge controversy, and the Iranian referee who enforced the gameGhaniIt has become the target of public criticism. The key moment on the pitch came in the 75th minute, when Iraqi striker Hussein scored his sixth goal to continue to lead the scorers' charts. However, Hussein, who was too excited to celebrate, made a "grass-eating" move, which was interpreted as a mockery of the Jordanian team.
At this time, in the first half of the match against Iraq, the Jordanian players made a celebratory gesture of eating mansaf, a traditional food of the country, but were not punishedGhaniany penalties. And it was in such a situation that Hussein's celebration was sent off by the Iranian referee without hesitation, which gave people the suspicion of a double standard.
Although Hussein's celebration smacked of taunting the opponent, being sent off with a second yellow card for that alone was clearly too harsh. The decision not only caused dissatisfaction among the Iraqi team and fans, but also sparked widespread discussion after the game.
As a team that has ever wonAsian CupThe championship team, the results of the Iraqi team in recent editionsAsian CupIt doesn't look ideal. And in this eliminated game, Hussein's celebration was sent off, which he himself regretted very much.
Hussein is the forward arrow of the Iraqi team, he has been performing well and is the scoring machine of the Iraqi team. And it was precisely because of his mistake that Iraq was unfortunately eliminated from the tournament in stoppage time when Jordan scored two goals in stoppage time.
For Hussein, he may not have realized the consequences of his celebratory actions. His excitement as he celebrated his goal made him forget the importance of the game and the presence of his opponents. When he was sent off, he perhaps realised the impact his actions had on the team.
This timeAsian CupThe controversial decision has once again raised questions about the impartiality of the referee. FootballEvery detail in the game, every penalty, can affect the fate of the team. In athleticsSportsA fair and impartial referee is crucial, and this decision gives people a sense of unfairness.
In this eliminated game, the Iraqi team undoubtedly suffered unfair treatment. Hussein's celebration did have an element of taunting the opponent, but compared to the celebrations made by the Jordanian players, the decision seemed too biased. Such a result is not only a disappointment for the team and fans, but also for the whole of AsiaFootballThere was a negative impact.
ForAsian CupFor the development and promotion, we must pay attention to the training of referees and the importance of standardizing law enforcement. Only by ensuring that referees enforce the law fairly, objectively and fairly, can the game show a real level of competition and win the recognition and respect of fans.
Iraq team in this sessionAsian CupStopping in the round of 16 was undoubtedly a disappointing result for them. Despite the difficulties and pressures they faced, they showed tenacity and strength in the game. But whether it was the opponent's goal or the referee's decision, they suffered a blow.
We look forward to the Iraqi team regrouping and aiming higher in the coming competitions. At the same time, for AsiaFootballWe also hope that all parties will work together to create a fair, just and competitive environment for the competition, so that every team has the opportunity to show their strength and dreams.