Iraq vs Andorra

Iraq claimed a narrow 1-0 victory over Andorra in an international friendly played at Estadi Montilivi in Girona, Spain, with a disciplined first-half performance proving just enough to see out a clean sheet. Mohanad Ali was the difference-maker, finding the net in the 21st minute to give Iraq an early lead they would protect for the full ninety. Andorra's M. S. Nicolás was cautioned with a yellow card in the 43rd minute as frustration set in before the break, though the home side were unable to manufacture a genuine equalising chance. The result hands Iraq a welcome confidence boost, while Andorra can take something from a competitive display despite the defeat — a sign that the small nation continues to hold its own against stronger opposition in friendly competition.