Iraq’s epic comeback in stoppage time! ｜ Iraq - Kuwait ｜ Highlights #AsianQualifiers - Road To 26

Iraq have World Cup qualification still in their own hands as they come into this game against Kuwait. Both teams are aiming to reach the FIFA World Cup finals for a second time, but Iraq are much closer to booking their place. For Kuwait, the playoff spots look rather more realistic than a shot of automatic qualification. Ayman Hussain starts up front for Iraq, having scored the winning goal in two of their three triumphs in this group stage. Today's opponents, Kuwait, have only lost twice in the group, but they're yet to get their first win on the board. Mohamed Daham's goal earned them a 1-1 draw with Jordan in their last game, but how badly Kuwait need the three points in their quest for qualification. Nice link-up for Iraq down the right-hand side. Peter Guages wide over there, goes well to skip through the gap. Tried to go for goal from the distance on the right-hand side. Khalid Al-Rashidi able to recover in the Kuwait goal and make the save. It's been all Iraq pressure so far. Straight from the hands of the keeper. Daham sends him across towards Yousef Nasser, and it's against the run of play, but Kuwait have the lead. All of the Iraq pressure counts for naught, because Kuwait have gone in a couple of seconds from the goalkeeper's gloves to the back of the net. Great cross from Daham, and Yousef Nasser could apply the finish with the side of the boot. Half-time, Iraq will be wondering how they find themselves behind here. Sent over into the middle, headed out only as far as Hussain Ali. Has a goal from the edge of the box, Hussain Ali. Good strike, and a good save too. Iraq back on the front foot. Kuwait down the left. Mohammed Khalid sends it into the box. Al-Nafisi, Yousef Nasser's there, and he's in again. 2-0 Kuwait. Wonderful composure to steady himself and beat the defender before firing in the second. Iraq in deep trouble now with 20 minutes to play. The club team-mates combine to extend the Kuwait lead. Great composure in the area. Ali Jassim for Iraq, sends it into the box. Ali Yousef in a great position from six yards out, but it comes back off the post. They're bossing possession and shots, but it won't mean anything unless they can find a goal soon. Two minutes of stoppage time played. Nine on the clock. Iraq send it long. Hussain drops it down for Akram Hashem. What a finish from Akram Hashem. It's a lifeline for Iraq, and there's still time to play. There was no stopping that from outside the box. A tremendous finish, 2-1 now. Al-Amari to send in the free kick. Desperate times. For Iraq. Will it fall to anybody? Bayesh is there. The goalkeeper can tip it over the top. Kuwait absolutely clinging on now. They can't get out of their own area. 100 minutes on the board. It's sent into the box. Rebin Sulaka, shot blocked. There's three of them over there. Ibrahim Bayesh! They will salvage what could be a precious, precious point. Ibrahim Bayesh with the shot. It took a tiny deflection. Bitter for Kuwait at the end. Al-Fadli saw a red card from the bench. Kuwait will have to settle for a fifth draw in seven games. The extraordinary Iraq comeback takes them on to 12 points. Level with Jordan in the battle for the top two places. Take a breath. It's finished, 2-2.