Frustrated Ireland held by Iraq

Republic of Ireland 0 Iraq 0

Frustrated Ireland held by Iraq

The result means that Iraq will have to defeat tournament favourites Nigeria by a two-goal margin in tomorrow’s final match to deny Ireland a place in the semi-final.

Nigeria and Malaysia played out a 1-1 draw in the other match contested in the pool.

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