"Iraq were pegged back in the first half, but Hussein's goal proved the difference as they booked a return to the finals for the first time in 40 years."
"Amir Al Ammari almost broke the deadlock nine minutes in with a stunning, swerving free-kick that was about to nestle in the top corner until Guillermo Viscarra tipped it onto the bar."
"Bolivia pulled themselves back level in the 38th minute. Moises Paniagua was left unmarked on the left of the box, and he bent a lovely finish past Ahmed Basil."
"Mohanad Ali missed a chance to make sure of the win 81 minutes in as he blazed over, while Fernando Nava almost caught Basil out with a tight-angled effort in stoppage time."
Iraq triumphed 2-1 against Bolivia in an inter-confederation play-off, securing a World Cup spot after 40 years. Amir Al Ammari's corner led to Ali Al Hamadi's opening goal. Bolivia equalized through Moises Paniagua's finish. Aymen Hussein scored the decisive goal in the 53rd minute from Marko Farji's delivery. Mohanad Ali missed a chance to extend the lead, while Ahmed Basil made crucial saves to maintain the win.
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