Soccer Victory Lifts Iraqis

Iraqis celebrated in the streets of Baghdad on Wednesday after the Iraqi national soccer team beat South Korea in Malaysia to advance to the Asian Cup championship match. But in the early evening, two car bombs exploded in the capital, killing at least 50 people and wounding 135. More Photos >

Celebrations have broken out across Iraq following the national team's historic win in the AFC Asian Cup in Jakarta, Indonesia. It was the country's first ever win in the Asian Cup. Ironically the 1-0 victory was over Saudi Arabia.
Celebrations have broken out across Iraq following the national team's historic win in the AFC Asian Cup.

The victory at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Sunday, was the first ever in the history of Iraq soccer.

Jubilation in Iraq as national soccer team wins Asian Cup
Malaysia Sun
Sunday 29th July, 2007