First place in Group D will be on the line Friday as Iraq and Japan square off on matchday two of the Asian Cup at Education City Stadium.
The Lions of Mesopotamia managed a 3-1 victory over Indonesia in their opener, while the record four-time winners of this tournament were able to fend off a relentless Vietnam side, winning 4-2.
That was also the first triumph of the year for this side, who responded well to an Indonesian equaliser, scoring a late goal in first-half stoppage time to turn the tide in their favour.
Iraq seem to display their best attacking qualities in the group stage of this tournament, netting three or more times in three of their last four Asian Cup group outings.
Jesus Casas has only seen his side suffer one defeat in normal time since the beginning of September, losing in a friendly versus South Korea earlier this year (1-0).
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