BAGHDAD -- Leaders Iraq came from a goal
down to draw 1-1 with Kazakhstan in a World Cup Asian Zone group
six qualifier on Monday.
Kazakhstan shocked a home crowd of nearly 60,000 by taking a
sixth minute lead through Baltiyev Ruslan.
But Abdul Wahab Abulheel earned Iraq a point with a 31st
minute penalty.
Kazakhstan's Avedyev Igor was sent off four minutes from
time.
Nepal crushes Macao 4-1
In group six's other match on Monday, Nepal beat Macao 4-1.
Rayamajhi Nirajan scored twice, with Thapa Kumar and Khadha
Hari also on target. Leong Kit Cheong scored for Macao but they
had Leong Chong sent-off.
Iraq top the group on goal difference from Kazakhstan. Both
teams have seven points, with Nepal third and Macao fourth.
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