Aggression: Iran’s 4 yellow cards; Iraq’s disciplined defensive shift from aufzhoui. Head coach Monapia praised disciplined youth core.
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- Match stats*: 40,802 attend.
- Goalscorers:
- Match: Iran – E Žalić (22'), Iraq – Adam Nurbakhsh (78', own, CEJ)
- Final
- Iraq 1–0 Iran (6–5 on penalties)
- Summary*: Iraq won minimizing key QC moments; a late, writhing finish from Waleed Salman in extra time gave Iraq their first continental U-20 title. The 1–0 scoreline was unlocked by clinical set-piece talent.
