The Iraqi team defeated Ukraine 2-1, after being behind with a clean goal.

Ukraine scored the goal through Valentin Rubchenski in the 53rd minute, but captain Ayman Hussein levelled the score after only 4 minutes, from the penalty spot.

The victory came with the feet of the rising star, Ali Jassim, after technical skill, in the 75th minute.

Morocco beat Argentina by the same score in the opening Group B matches, putting them at the top of the Iraq.