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Friday, December 15, 2006
18:04 Mecca time, 15:04 GMT
 
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Football gold to Qatar

A nation celebrates

Hosts Qatar ended their Asian Games experience on a high by collecting the last gold medal on offer by beating Iraq 1-0 in the final of the men's football.

With both teams struggling to create chances in open play, it was fitting that the goal was to come from a corner as Bilal Mohammed Rajeb guided the ball home in the 63rd minute.
The victory made Qatar just the second Arab country to win the title, following Iraq's gold medal effort in 1982.

Iraqi coach Yahya Manhel was gracious in defeat and felt the future was bright for Iraqi football.
 Source: Agencies
 
 
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