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U-17 World Cup: Iraq hold Mexico to 1-1 draw

  • FIFA U-17 match between Iraq and Mexico | Salil Bera
  • Mexico jubilant after scoring against Iraq in FIFA U-17 World Cup | Salil Bera
  • Iraq and Mexico jostle for ball in FIFA U-17 World Cup | Salil Bera

Iraq pulled off an upset of sorts by holding two-time champions Mexico to a 1-1 draw in a Group F tie at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan on Sunday.

Star Iraq forward Mohammed Dawood gave the Asian champions a shock lead in the 16th minute only to see his goal being cancelled out by Mexico's Roberto De La Rosa in the 51st minute.

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