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Adnan scores winner for Iraq in 2-1 win over Uzbekistan

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Ali Adnan captained the Iraqi national team and scored the game-winning goal on Tuesday in a 2-1 win over Uzbekistan.

The Vancouver Whitecaps FC defender capitalized in the 85th minute, slotting a penalty kick into the bottom left corner.

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Adnan started the match as a left wingback and played the full 90 minutes.

It was the defender’s sixth goal and 58th cap for the Lions after also appearing as a substitute in last Thursday’s scoreless draw with Jordan.