The Forgotten Story of Iraq's Asian Cup MIRACLE!

[@alinaser2332]

i still remember month before that final match my father died in an explosion in 2007, when the iraq national team won the tournament i felt the joy and the happiness for the first time since my father's death, i can't explain that feeling ever.

[@Tqchemist]

رحمه الله برحمته الواسعة

[@جميلة-ف5ص]

الله يرحمو يارب ويجعل مثوانو الجني

[@smh4575]

This year we will win it for him to remember

[@MoeAshraf-o9j]

Yes those were the golden years ... Mine died in 2006 but we were still celebrating the win.. my condolences

[@mohammadhussien410]

الله يرحمه و يغفر له

[@Snooker282]

As Kurds in iraq we are proud of our lions

[@muneer8983]

I'm Saudi and I remember that day very distinctly. It was a bitter sweet moment as losing a final always sucks, but to see the joy it brought all Iraqis was truly special, they clearly needed it more than us. Hope Iraq continues to develop and grow into a more peaceful and prosperous land ❤

[@Jo_Z_6]

Thank you for looking at it that way, for thinking of others and considering their feelings equally to yours. Your comment made me happy and I'm sure it made a lot of Iraqis happy as well. I have no doubts that our brothers from the kingdom and all other Arabic countries were happy for Iraq that day. Thank you

[@AlCafacci]

🇸🇦❤🇮🇶

[@ZainiZaudi]

Kamu boleh sucsees in future lagi 🇲🇾❤️🇮🇶

[@AANGoa]

Thank you 🇮🇶♥️🇸🇦

[@EMPTY_18]

شكرا ♥👍🏻

[@thanhvinhtrinhnguyen8357]

I love Iraqi, they like a brother to us, the Vietnamese, they always help us without condition, and in 2007 it was a moment for Iraq and Vietnam, too. No one believe we could go to Quarter Final and Iraq could be champion, but it happened❤ 🇻🇳🇮🇶

[@jhguyyy]

🇻🇳Thank you🥹♥️♥️🇮🇶

[@RyH-yx4ys]

Thank you brother, I really hope both Iraq and Vietnam qualify to the next stage of AFC this year. Vietnam's team played well against Japan even though everyone expected it to be an easy win for Japan. Wish you guys the best of luck ❤

[@husseinab1110]

❤big love from Iraq

[@UR_k22]

❤❤❤شكرا لك😊

[@AbdullahBassam-c8d]

Thx (y’all lost 3-2 to us)

[@7lry]

قشعريره لهذا الجيل من الابطال رفعوا رأس العراق رغم الضروف في ٢٠٠٧ من حروب داخليه وخارجيه

[@jaafarammar65]

I am an Iraqi and I always want to cry hearing this story again and again Iraqi people are strong,smart and most important trait they are relentless. Iraqi people just want to be happy Iraqi people just want to see their country reach the potential that the country have in all aspects Sadly it won't happen because other countries need Iraq to be miserable place but remember there always a silver lining maybe not in my lifetime or my son's lifetime but that's the meaning of living right? We live to to give and share our stories,thoughts and hopes to our offspring hoping one day they can carry the torch and maybe one day the world will know the story of Iraq as a winners because history isn't kind to losers.

[@RamzHALAMADRID]

I am also Iraqi this story makes me happy but sad all i want is for this to maybe happen again and bring unity, peace, and prosperity back to our country and people and for it to be permanent

[@arifarafatgamer006]

Love it,Can I get a heart ❤❤

[@apocsquid]

you should take responsibility for the attorcities committed by your country and not just put the blame on everyone else “wanting iraq to be miserable”

[@jaafarammar65]

@@apocsquid I won't discuss history with you I won't discuss morals with you You don't worth my time But you will grow and learn and some day you will be oppressed and treated like an insect for no reason then you will feel the same please don't ask why may be your great great great ancestors killed a cat or something 🙈

[@DMac__]

I like to believe justice/ humanity will inevitably prevail. But the spirit of Iraq has to be admired 👏

[@giodhuha6771]

And now Iraq is considered one of the best teams in Asia until now.

[@وحيد-ش9ه]

thanks 🙏

[@Saopert-5]

🇮🇶❤🔥🤞

[@rahendlio4247]

But they are not good as this team.

[@alisaad-]

Brother, these are monsters ​@@rahendlio4247

[@football_content4798]

@@rahendlio4247do you Watching golf ???😂😂😂 look at their last game you will see 🤫

[@Irene_Hwang]

They're truly legends, the Iraqi National Team. I am an Indonesian teenager at that time, totally support Iraq for winning the trophy.

[@muhammedsamarray7289]

Thank you and good luck with the current tournament

[@brolysan8747]

سيييي

[@S.A.I.F_92]

Thanks ❤

[@DrOxford674]

I lost my son a few days before the tournament, but when we won, I felt joy for the first time, I wanted to celebrate life with endless hope for my country

[@qo7052]

💔

[@Stringray6]

رحم الله أبنك يا أخي

[@thedevilcry1807]

I’m really sorry for your losses الله يرحمه ويسكنه فسيح جناته

[@nonnyb03]

I'm really sorry for the loss, he's surely in a better place

[@erwinmileva7214]

As an Indonesian, I remember how the final was. My total supports were for Iraq since I was mesmerized by how the captain, Younis Mahmoud, played football very well. He showed skills, sportmanship, and leadership perfectly.

[@مصطفىالحجامي-ك9ت]

من مواطن عراقي شكراً لك واتمنا التوفيق للمنتخب الاندلوسي في الأدوار القادمة

[@AnAs-im5yq]

Thank you, greetings from Iraq. And congratulations for your victory today over the Vietnamese team

[@Mr.Fukoyama91]

We always preciated Ur support thank you brother ❤️

[@Dazumu]

Younis Mahmoud is the best striker in Asia cup history.

[@8see]

انت وين لكيت هاي الكلاوات اندونيسيا و تعرف يونس محمود و كاتب الكابتن 😂😂😂

[@hammodi3514]

I think every Iraqi gets goosebumps till this day when hearing this story. Very good video and brilliantly explained!

[@DMac__]

Glad you enjoyed mate! What an amazing team they were

[@hammodi3514]

@@DMac__ Really, Younis could have been in europe, nashat went to the netherlands, hawar mulla mohamed went on to score iraqs only ever goal in the ucl. They are a insperation to all iraqis, even the ones that werent alive back than.

[@emvvvm]

ان لم اكن مصرياً لوددت ان اكون عراقياً🇪🇬🇮🇶

[@Aminehd1s]

لقد كان بعد كل مباراه يموت احد من اهلنا و اقاربنا وكنا نبكي في نفس الوقت الذي نكون سعيدين بفوز منتخبنا حقا انها لحضات عضيمه وشاعريه جدا 😢 الحمدالله نحن الان في امان و العراق صار أمن الحمدالله ❤️‍🩹🤍🇮🇶

[@shwanali7158]

Wow, as a Kurdish Iraqi citizen, to see an English report of this achievement is something special!!!! Thank you very much for the narrator, and for all whose share their great feelings with us... I witnessed that day and I was proud for this team... I cried too much... I saw many Gulf cup and Arab cup trophies in 1980s, but 2007 trophy is the top of all of them...

[@قَطَرَاتُالنَدَى-غ1ق]

You know it's true that I'm Iraqi Arabic and felt shocked the moment a Kurdish man I'm in love with for seven years. He got married this week without even telling me but I don't hate him or Kurdish people.... We're all united together Arab and Kurdish people... No differences... But kinda my heart is broken... 😢

[@Kolivana]

Love Iraqi Kurds from an Iraqi Arab. Iraq has different ethnicities and ethnic groups. It is for all of us. ❤️

[@kozhinrashid73]

I remember that day very well, we in North Iraq Kurdistan Region we never had represents in the team but that year we had kurds within the team and it was the moment united all parts of iraq😢

[@Nhjjjkkkk-lw6dl]

Hawar Kurdi from Sulaymaniyah is the winner of the winning corner 😫😭

[@hassan6islam62]

As an iraqi kurdish-Arabian guy, I watched the whole video, and understood all of it, This video was the first thing I watched in early morning...I really cried 😭 I remember those bad - happy days 💔 (THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING OUR STORY) 😔

[@tovarischcomrade3542]

🇮🇩❤🇮🇶 *We still remember 2007 Iraq Miracle. 60,000 Indonesian come to support u in Final. Please support us to get the same miracle tomorrow* 🥇😁 *Indonesia* ❤ *Iraq* *Remember this word from Indonesia in 2007 !!!* *"PEACE FOR IRAQ"* 🕊

[@hishamhani3497]

As a Jordanian, am very proud of our Iraqi brothers.

[@Kolivana]

As an Iraqi we love Jordanian and I’m so proud of Jordan in the finals. Trust me we support you. Also football doesn’t get into politics. 🇯🇴❤️

[@mosablol6815]

اللهم ارحم العراقيين و الفلسطينيين و كل عربي حر اصيل 🫡

[@HaiderAlrobie-is7fw]

As an Iraqi, I thank you for this video. This story has been heard by all Arabs, but this is the first time we hear about this success in English. We appreciate your effort.

[@leenk97]

أنا فخورة جداً بكوني عراقيه و أنتمي لهذا الوطن العظيم، لا انسى ابداً تلك الفرحة في كأس اسيا نسخة 2007 لقد ادخلوا الفرح و البهجة على كل مواطن عراقي لذلك نحن نحب اسود الرافدين كثيراً و نتمنى لهم الأفضل دائماً 🇮🇶❤

[@doctorsurgeon4664]

شكرا لك من العراق على تسليط الضوء على هذه القصه الجميله بزمن سقوط العراق والاحتلال كان يونس محمود لاعب عالمي لا يفرق عن محمد صلاح شعره لكن بسبب الحروب لم يستطيع الخروج لاوربا لاضهار موهبته وخير مثال حقق لنا كأس العالم وهو هوايته كرة السله وليس كرة القدم ❤

[@g_nj]

يابه لا تعلقون تصيرون ملطلطين

[@zainabyasen6463]

@@g_nj نعم؟ تحلى بالأخلاق لطفاً ولا تعكس أخلاقك السيئة على العراق.

[@YAT_0]

كاس اسيا مو العالم*

[@marwanal-shaikhli5939]

As an Iraqi and Aussie citizen, I salute you mate. I was in Iraq on those days. We were dancing in celebration but crying inside with great sadness. I also want to add that the civil war stopped shortly after the final match. To most Iraqis, that glorious final brought peace back to Iraq, at least temporarily.

[@ghada8944]

Nothing is impossible for the Lions of Mesopotamia🇮🇶💪

[@hayanify]

I was 19, living in Baghdad when this happened. I was out celebrating the victory over Korea on a motorcycle, when a large group of celebrators were stock in a traffic jam, then a huge booming happened. I was few meters away and I saw pick up trucks burning with loads of people still riding in the back facing certain death. This video brings a lot of emotions my tears are covering my face as am watching this! When Iraq won the cup, it was a curfew to prevent further attacks. The military, in charge of enforcing the curfew, were celebrating with people, who broke the curfew, and war was on a pause for a short period of relieve. Thank you for sharing this!

[@AliM-mv9ic]

الله يرحم الشهداء💔

[@golamrabbi9151]

Praying for iraq

[@RamzHALAMADRID]

Thanks

[@abbastwejre6391]

I still remember how I was saying good bye to my mom every morning while going to school because there is a high probability that I may die and never see her again. I still remember how I lost my friend in my way to school and I crossed his dead body to do my exam as I have no other option to cry on him. I literally crossed my friend dead body. When we won the trophy I remember how my mom first time letting me go out of home as it was forbidden to go out only for school. I was super happy to meet my neighbors first time after months of staying at home. I surprised for her reaction and she said. Go son to celebrate with neighbors no one will kill you as much as everyone happy for today.

[@AMEER-zz5et]

مدرب العراق الاسباني خيسسوس كاسياس.. ادخل طريقة لعب الكرة الاسبانية للعراق.. وصارت لاليغا الاسبانية جزء من الدوري العراقي الممتاز.. اتمنى ان نحصل على كأس اسيا.. هذا العام.. 👍

[@Krim_101]

As a saudi i wanted the trophy so bad , but i wasn't so sad when we lost . i hoped this achievement would unite iraqian people and stop the killing . i wish pease and prosperity to our brothers in iraq .

[@Jo_Z_6]

God bless you, a lot of love and respect to you brother

[@jhguyyy]

بعد كلبي ❤

[@adhn]

​@@jhguyyy گلبي*

[@g4-g387]

9:00 The mother's speech hit a nail in my heart as an Iraqi I was 7 years old during the the incidences

[@danasaeed9018]

I'm From Kurdistan Region And Incredibly Proud Of That Accomplishment By The Iraqi National Team In 2007.

[@Zakariya-ic3pw]

This is why I love underdogs winning

[@DMac__]

Everyone loves an underdog story! I’ve got a feeling 2024 is going to produce a few similar scenarios

[@الغامدي_707]

@@DMac__Saudi Arabia Asia Cup win?

[@Zakariya-ic3pw]

Ngl England should be an underdog team they always look fierce in the tournament but everyone knows they can’t win it

[@hash1713]

they are not underdog bruh@@الغامدي_707

[@hash1713]

@@DMac__ I feel Uzbekistan

[@forparadise23]

I am from Iraq 🇮🇶 and I am so happy to see this video 🥹it just recommended to me while I was watching the KZbin, I am so happy that someone who is not even Arab remember that victory ✌️ I was just little but I still remember the happiness that over come our people.

[@aliraed951]

As an iraqian it was a miracle As We iraqians We hope that 🇮🇶 iraq would win the asian 2024 Cup in qatar Anything can happen THANK U DMAC I AM VERY PROUD🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@alaeddinsliti487]

I support Iraq 🇮🇶 from Tunisia 🇹🇳

[@miokoworld4454]

⁠@@alaeddinsliti487thank you so much for supporting us We love the tunisian people and will be always an amazing community and people in our eyes

[@RekuoRekuo]

im so happy iraq is much less bloody and violent then it once was

[@sutejasastra]

I watched this game on TV as my country was the host. It was heroic journey what Iraq done that year. I remembered the commentary too. great.

[@marhaenthemchannelreupload1344]

​@@Catrina849 🇮🇩❤🇮🇶

[@Hehhin]

As an Iraqi who lived all of this It’s so hard to describe how it felt back then, I’m just crying by remembering all of this, thank you so much for this video.

[@marhaenthemchannelreupload1344]

*Congratulation from Indonesia, im still remember 2007 final cup in Jakarta. We, Indonesia 100% support Iraq since 2007* ❤🇮🇩🇮🇶🥇 *PEACE FOR IRAQ* 🕊 ❤ NB : - For all Indonesian, ofc Indonesia #1 , but i just tell u what happen in 2007, assalamualaikum !!! - Why I say this ? Thats because i still remember Iraqi kindness and hospitality 😁 - Can someone send me falafel ? Im hungry 😍😝 kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5-roqp7YtOXj9Esi=pBdMVvYg3B5Xmyga

[@alishamsa-hf6et]

Thank you for your hospitality 💜

[@مشرقحبيب]

Mataku adalah hadiah untukmu

[@RKT_IQ99]

ان شاء الله هالسنه الكأس النه هم مثل ماجابوه الاسود بكاس الخليج على الرغم من ان الوطن تحسن عن السنين الماضيه إلا اننا مانزال واثقيين كل الثقه بالمنتخب ✨.

[@co.6318]

ان شاء الله عمي 😆😆

[@عازف-ت5ذ]

نته عراقي😂✨👍🏻

[@ehabl8816]

I still remember that day, these boys are forever legends in Iraq

[@AYA-dg7tz]

العراقيين في جميع الساحات ثابتين و منتصرين ❤️‍🩹🇮🇶

[@ali_adnan]

تقديري وأمتناتي لك من العراق🙂💔🇮🇶

[@Ibrahim17A]

10:25 Something beautiful here, the assist was from a Shia person , and the winning goal was from a Sunni person:)

[@mahdyalmahdawy]

شكراً لكل الدول العربيّة على تعليقاتهم بشأن العراق نحن نحبكم

[@AYA-dg7tz]

🥹🥹🥹❤️‍🩹🇮🇶يالله شكد فخورة يارب كاس العالم ان شاء الله

[@Liwaa6798]

I was 16 yrs old when Iraqi team played this championship , I’m just watching your vid while shedding tears 🥹 cuz we as a family were suffering to gathered based on a civil war we were divided into groups to work and study far away form each other’s so the Iraqi team were brought us to gather by calling with each other to pray so hard for our sons to win and keeping our faith always in our Iraqism Thanx a lot that you outlined such a wonderful Asian cup champion winning ever 🤩🎉💕

[@Shinobivixen]

Ngl i was crying 🇩🇿❤

[@Kolivana]

🇮🇶❤️🇩🇿

[@theviper5337]

I’m from iraq just watching a video about our amazing country makes me proud of our boys

[@muhamedabdulkerim5611]

Even in Ethiopia(east africa),I remember vividly a satellite dish & even a tv was a luxury for most households by then. So on local radio sport program the story of IRAQI national team reaching the final went viral. And the final game my whole neighborhood packed in one of the houses owning a tv watching the game live & celebrating frantically afterwards. So that triumph crossed borders & brought joy !

[@devsalx9764]

Did you know they had already bought tickets to head back home, because they were facing vietnam in quarter finals, because they had 0 hope to win against Vietnam In thier country with thier fans.. and they don't have the to buy tickets after they lose .. that's why they buy them early for cheaper prices. I have to mention that some Iraqi players had to pay a part of the tickets too the national team didn't have enough money :( But after the miracle happend and they won against Vietnam they changed the travel time because they also had 0 hope to win against South Korea. But the unbelievable happened as they won.. they played with full confidence and hope to win against Saudi Arabia in the final... Wow this gives me goosebumps when remembering it

[@IraqTik]

As Iraqi. I got tears and goosebumps. Such a circumstances we were facing and still today, Thank you for this video.

[@IraqTik]

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[@stevemustafa_91]

I left Iraq with tears in my eyes in 2006 one year before this historical acheivement I remember every moment of it I was in Qatar at that time and as soon as we won the finals my dad went outside and start to dance in the middle of the street it sound crazy but the joy that we had was unbelievable and unexplainable we left our country in the most brutal way. this team brought us joy and happiness in a very difficult time i will always remember that day till the day i die

[@nenm2195]

as a young Iraqi born in 2001, you tought me so many things I didn't know about our national team's campaign. may the victory be repeated in a few days in 2024

[@debadityanath4398]

i wish the best of luck to your country, they also defeated indonesia today

[@xcept7355]

We defeated japan my throat still hurt . ​@@debadityanath4398

[@IraqieGirl541]

اني ٢٠٠٠ و حالي من حالك بس اتذكر اللعبه

[@user-xg1xi3rn6z]

مع الأسف انضلمنا و طلعنا من البطولة بقرار تحكيمي خاطء

[@aliobaidi6820]

Im an Iraqi and have witnessed and lived this miracle watching the game in Jordan after fleeing Iraq for safety in 2006. No words can describe how proud of those players Iraqi people are.

[@Mu5m]

I am Iraqi and when I watched this my tears literally fell! Especially at the part when the woman said “ I am not burying my child until you come back with trophy “. Thanks god we got through all of this and still have hope in life. Thank you for this wonderful video you have made and god bless you🤍.

[@safaa_93k]

Truly winning the championship was like a dream... unforgettable days. I still remember all those moments 😭🇮🇶

[@-ether699]

كلش صدك

[@_xm8898]

العراق منتخب جيد جدا وفيه العديد من الاعبين الموهوبين😊 اخوك من العراق❤

[@seifeddinedjouamaa3454]

احسن ذكرى للعراق تابعت المنتخب وشجعته حتى حصوله على اللقب ايام يونس وهوار وجاسم وباسم دائما العراق يذكري ببلادي الحبيبة الجزائر الحرارة والقرينتا والاستماتة ان شاء الله هاذ العام عام الجزائر والعراق في الكؤوس القارية

[@IQLayth4Comday]

That was best generation we had. In spite of the difficulties we been through we won it

[@barhamsim]

As a proud Iraqi I always get so emotional watching this

[@redbaskett]

As an Iraqi, we were living in Syria and to me, it feels like this just happened yesterday. I remember this as one of the best days of my life you have NOO idea. We were broken as people full of death, sadness, and sorrow. This was the thing that got us all to get together and unite in hope and happiness. There were other Iraqi people in Syria, but after the win, even the Syrian people were celebrating with us. Great times that will never repeat..

[@94hamoody]

This win ended the iraqi civil war. It literally saved lives Thankful to you as iraqi to put a spotlight on the best moment of our lives ❤️🇮🇶

[@dimitrijestevanovic6372]

Gave me chills there at the end. An absolutely amazing video to summary an absolutely amazing footballing story. This is why we love football.

[@DMac__]

Thank you bro! Nelson Mandela’s words never fail to give me goosebumps either. Legend

[@SalamNimaa]

Great story, I lost my father the same time when the tournament was going on, my grief couldn't stop me from watching the games, it still brings mixed feelings of joy and sadness because of my loss and the killing of Iraqis by the fanatics.

[@jwde6811]

كلها عراقيين لعد هذا البشر منو يتابعة بس احنا 😂🎉

[@oofyboi5357]

Such a bittersweetly beautiful story. The beautiful game indeed brings wonders.

[@farhanatashiga3721]

As an Indonesian i can tell you that those of us who were watching both inside of GBK stadium or through their TVs was all in for iraq and not just because of their story As co-host our team was grouped with the Saudis and playing in that very same stadium many felt we were robbed of a win against them that eventually cost us advancement Add that relations between us and them were not exactly rosy to begin with due to multiple migrant workers treatment controversies and it wasn't difficult for us to throw our support with the Iraqis because we sure as heck don't want to see Saudis lift the trophy in our stadium after everything that happened

[@Baraaq1]

شكرا لاهتمامكم بالكرة العراقية 😔♥️♥️♥️

[@alandamanj6434]

Here after iraq just beat japan 2-1

[@kanyegaming9136]

Unfair result bad iranian referee

[@احبنفسي-غ1ت]

Thank you, brother. We thank you, the Japanese, for your support to us, which we did not get from the Arabs, but unfortunately, bad governance made us lose our dream to win the Asian Cup again. We were sad, and we still have not gotten over it. Iraq has always been oppressed.

[@LOSTINMYOWNTHOUGHTS-jw4kv]

شكد احب العراق، بلدي😭🇮🇶🇮🇶

[@rsool1999]

شكرا لك والئ الجميع الذين انصفو العراق ❤🇮🇶

[@JorgeF69]

Truly heartbreaking when you read about why iraq was even invaded

[@just_minee]

As Indonesian 🇮🇩 I'm grateful because the lights didn't go out during the 2007 Asian Cup final Remembering Saudi vs Korea 😁

[@jokes7752]

Thank you brother for releasing this story,I am Iraqi and you made me very proud with this video.

[@محمدمحمود-ه9ب3س]

Firstly, it is a great Iraqi story that made the impossible possible, and despite all the tragedy that Iraq experienced, it was able to win the Asian Cup in 2007, confirming that Iraq is capable of achieving the impossible. God willing, Iraq will achieve the cup.

[@husseinnaser5105]

As an Iraqi this makes me proud 8 never knew how good our team especially during a hard time

[@abhishekkumar-yu7fh]

I will see again coz I want to relive that victory.. congrats Iraq for winning the tournament ❤

[@AmroAlismail-g4l]

والله دمعت عيني لما شفت الفيديو انا من سوريا سوراقي ✌️

[@aaadin7257]

From Indonesian side : the Indonesian were paid by Saudis to support Saudi so stadium will not empty during final,end up supporting Iraq 😅 the reason why they support of Iraq : "we feel sorry for Iraqis 😢 their nation just been devastated by the war 😢" My late Brother made a joke : Saddam watching happily from hell 😅 Nashat Akram best moment when he easily Cruyff turned 2 saudis defender Funfact : Younis Mahmud didnt come home with the team after they win the cup

[@Gambit._.]

I trained with iraq's goalkeeper from that tournament, long after he had retired and he was still the best id ever trained with

[@g4-g387]

as an Iraqi, I was 7 years old through all these incidents I was watching a cartoon on TV when I heard cheers outside my house I got out of the house, and it turned out that people were celebrating the win against South Kora after that our family start watching the final against ksi and we win the whole country was celebration ever were you go see a poster of the player and youin mohamod the captain raise the trophy

[@sajadabdullnabi6370]

As Iraqi , That was the greatest moment ever and I'm very proud of that and I wish we will win this year anshallah

[@kadekyudhistiras]

Oh thank you soooo much for brought this old memories to me 2007, I was 5th grade elementary student at the city of Malang, East Java, Indonesia. In our school, there are 2 classes for each grade and at the 5th grade we have about 18 boys who loves playing football. Watching Asian Cup at our home soil is a fascinating experince to kids like us (yeah 2007 Asian Cup was held on 4 countries in SE Asia), and of course we love to see our national team at the biggest stage in Asia with players like Bambang Pamungkas, Elie Aiboy, and so on. Our Garuda are lose against Saudi Arabia with goal in stoppage time, and since that day my other 17 friends are support Saudi. "Of course they will the champion". Except me. When my friend ask me which nation who will be the champion, I answered Iraq. When I wrote this I still able to remember the way they laughing at me that time wkwkwkw I miss you my friend Why Iraq? It was coincidence watching at TV but then I was mezmerize by the way they play when against Australia. It was the first time of my live I seen such a spartan team. Noor Sabri the goalkeeper with tremendous save, Hawar Mulla with the pinpoint pass, and of course the one leader Younis Mahmoud. I even still remember his full name, Younis Mahmoud Khalaf. Since that moment, I love watching Iraq at the 2007 Asian Cup and root for them as champion And then the Final match versus Saudi, it was like the 16 boys at my school against me and one of my friend named Asep (which I can make him changing side to support Iraq 😂). "tonight is gonna be Saudi's night", said one of my friend. I come home and watching at my family tv. The final match was so intens and when Younis scores that goal, I literally jumped of soooo happily. The final whistle comes and I still remember their celebration. And then the next morning at school, me and Asep are can't stop talking about that final which literally blows our mind at that time 2024, now I am 25 years of age continuing my college in Jakarta. When I come over to the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium (the final was held here at that time), let me tell you this memories are always passing by. Although I watch all the match was only by tv, and I am not even Iraqi, these are one of the best moments in my childhood memories Ahh maybe I was talking too much. Hey DMaC, once again thanks for brought this video ❤❤

[@pandu231]

As an Indonesian It's an honor being the host in that historical final match

[@alitiger4686]

Im from iraq you are amazing thanks we still cry to this day we came back from death to unite again after getting the asian cup

[@maximumcool25]

This story is very inspiring to hear, thank you for sharing it with us ❤

[@DMac__]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@xcoc]

We thank you from Iraq 🇮🇶❤

[@meenboi]

I am iraqi and I was young then but my mom tells me how happy she was. Iraq also played well this asian cup but aymen hussain got sent of for absolutley no reason but maybe they can win next time and hopefully qualify for the world cup in canada which is where i live

[@hash1713]

Thanks man for presenting it so beautifully !! I knew it was an underdog story but was not aware of what Iraqi people undergoing that time, this makes the victory so so Great !!!

[@KINGSMANCATTERY]

As Indonesian, I remembered supporting Iraq at the final. The match was held in Indonesia and despite the strong relationship with Saudi, most Indonesians were supporting Iraq at that time. Knowing that winning the cup would bring joy to the Iraqian at that time...

[@pandu231]

Well, from what i remember, most of us Indonesian supported Iraq in that final match, because we were a bit annoyed towards Saudi after Indonesia vs Saudi in group match..

[@تشرينيحر]

That was iconic moment we can't forget this moment.. we are iraqi people we love peace and love life and hate the war

[@xk7s]

يونس محمود الأسد الذي لا ينام ❤

[@abbasalabadii]

I’ve been crying throughout this video. You can’t imagine how happy you made me feel. Thank you from the deepest of my heart.

[@Aminehd1s]

اعظم قصه في تاريخ كره القدم ❤🇮🇶🤍

[@someone_o]

It is my dear country, and truly, when I hear this story every time, I cry as if I am hearing it for the first time. Truly, it was a historic and unique achievement. I am very proud.

[@كرماديب-ي2ق]

I remember this day with all its joy and sadness from the joy of the game and my sadness for my friend who did not attend the final 🥺 May God have mercy on the martyrs

[@amohenkhaleel5391]

Thank you for this powerful video. I am Iraqi and let me add one more point to what you have said; in fact this winning considers one of the events that ended the civil war in Iraq. In the time when the country was divided, the football brought them together. When Iraq won the last game, everybody went down to the streets and celebrated without asking from which group you are. After years of killing each others, for the first time Iraqis came together. In this way, we understood that we can live together without killing each other. That is why we love football in Iraq.

[@MahdiLaptop]

thank you to remember world a bout that ... مواطن عراقي ❤

[@bazah23]

I’m proud Iraqi and I’m glad you like this achievement cus all Iraqis love and speak of it greatness until this day and surely forever and thanks for sharing this video 🫡♥️ Btw this year Asian cup currently going is ours fr fr🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@عِراقية_8]

I am truly Iraqi. I am happy with your words about Iraq and the national team and this match. I was there a day or two ago, but there is a feeling inside me that it is connected to my soul. When I remember that we won the Asian Cup, my eyes bring tears to my eyes, and on the most difficult days I truly feel goosebumps. It was a beautiful day for the Iraqis, and thanks be to God, now Iraq is stable and the national team is stable. The Iraqi is 56 globally. Perhaps it is not a good number for some countries that have good capabilities, but we are very satisfied in this position and we have always dreamed of it, and here we are now going to the World Cup and the country is safe in all aspects. ❤

[@alialsalih1641]

11:17 the team without hope has brought joy to its fractured nation. That is painfully true