The Iraqi Prime Minister arrived. Mohamed Shiaa Al-Sudanito Basra, and held a meeting with the leaders of the province after the stampede.
Al-Sudani addressed a speech to the Iraqis, in which he said: Our people in Basra Al-Fayhaa, and in all the cities of Iraq, thanks to your kindness, generosity and patience, you have reflected the bright and spotless image of the proud face of the Iraqis. You have contributed over the past days to representing our dear country in the best way, in a way that befits its history and its position among nations.
added: "Our people, we hope from you today that keenness and that high patriotic spirit and provide assistance and support to all your brothers in the concerned authorities to show the final championship Gulf 25 In the most beautiful face".
For his part, he said Basra Governor: "If the stampede continues, the Gulf 25 final may be moved outside Iraq".
The Basra International Stadium in Iraq hosts the last matches of the Cup "Gulf 25" Between the Iraqi national team and its Omani guest, in the title challenge.
A successful short journey that the two teams took, each of them played 4 matches until reaching the final, during which they did not know the taste of losing.
The two teams won in the first group against Yemen and Saudi Arabia, to win Iraq Leading by goal difference from Oman, after each of them scored 7 points.
In the semi-finals, Iraq defeated Qatar with two goals to one, and Oman overcame an obstacle the two seas The defending champion won with a clean goal, to repeat the opening confrontation, but in the final match.
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A medical source, who preferred not to be identified, told Agence France-Presse: “Two people died, while about dozens of others were slightly injured, as a result of a stampede between thousands of people.” fans Those without cards who want to watch the match which kicks off at 7pm (16:00 GMT).
The Iraqi Prime Minister arrived. Mohamed Shiaa Al-Sudanito Basra, and held a meeting with the leaders of the province after the stampede.
Al-Sudani addressed a speech to the Iraqis, in which he said: Our people in Basra Al-Fayhaa, and in all the cities of Iraq, thanks to your kindness, generosity and patience, you have reflected the bright and spotless image of the proud face of the Iraqis. You have contributed over the past days to representing our dear country in the best way, in a way that befits its history and its position among nations.
And he added: “Our people, we hope that you will today that keenness and that high patriotic spirit and provide assistance and support to all your brothers in the concerned authorities to show the final of the championship.” Gulf 25 With the most beautiful face.”
For his part, he said Governor of Basra: “If the stampede continues, the final match of the Gulf 25 may be transferred outside Iraq.”
The Basra International Stadium in Iraq hosts the last matches of the “Cup”.Gulf 25Between the Iraqi national team and its Omani guest, in the title challenge.
A successful short journey that the two teams took, each of them played 4 matches until reaching the final, during which they did not know the taste of losing.
The two teams won in the first group against Yemen and Saudi Arabia, to win Iraq Leading by goal difference from Oman, after each of them scored 7 points.
In the semi-finals, Iraq defeated Qatar with two goals to one, and Oman overcame an obstacle the two seas The defending champion won with a clean goal, to repeat the opening confrontation, but in the final match.