Lebanon’s U-17 Team Advances to West Asia Semifinals After Victory Over Iraq
In a display of skill and determination, Lebanon’s U-17 national team has advanced to the semi-finals of the 12th West Asian Football Federation Championship. The team secured their place with a well-deserved 1-0 victory over Iraq, a match held on the field of Al-Aqaba in Jordan.
Match Highlights
The decisive moment came in the 2:45 minute of the game when player Adnan Madi scored the only goal. This was achieved through a precise corner kick, which he successfully capitalized on, giving Lebanon the lead and ultimately, the win. This goal was a testament to the team’s deserving advantage, leading to a valuable victory and a well-earned spot in the semi-finals.
Despite facing adversity, including a red card for player Zakaris Owais in the 55th minute, the Lebanese team demonstrated remarkable fighting spirit and resilience. They held their ground until the final whistle, thanks to the outstanding performance of goalkeeper Jayson Fanianos and the collective efforts of the entire team, who delivered a great performance both technically and physically.
Starting Lineup
The starting lineup featured Jayson Fanianos as goalkeeper, with players Mark Abi Mansour, Zakaris Owais, Hatem Safieddine, William Kiamy, Anthony Chahine, Paul Makroun, Antoine Assaf, Youssef Badran (replaced by Abbas Zreik in the 70th minute), Iyad Eid (replaced by Issa Daher in the 59th minute), and Adnan Madi (replaced by Kamal Azar in the 87th minute).
Looking Ahead
With this victory, the Lebanese team has now accumulated 5 points from a win and two draws, officially securing their place in the semi-finals. The team is now awaiting the outcome of the match between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait to determine their final position in the group standings. This will decide whether Lebanon advances as the group leader or in second place. Currently, Saudi Arabia has 4 points before their upcoming match, while Kuwait has one point.
Source: Annahar
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