Iraq boss defends ref, slams Iran after Asian Cup win
 

https://s1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/n...2251764701.jpgIraq coach Radhi Shenaishil leapt to the defence of embattled referee Ben Williams and slammed Iran boss Carlos Queiroz after temperatures rose in their Asian Cup thriller on Friday. Shenaishil, speaking after Iraq's 7-6 win on penalties, said Iran spent much of the quarter-final trying to pressure the officials and blamed them for causing an ugly atmosphere. Iran were leading 1-0 at the time but arch-rivals Iraq equalised and it finished 3-3 after extra time before the 2007 champions won a marathon shoot-out. "I think Iran's focus after getting the red card was to put pressure on the fourth official to show a red card to one of our players," said Shenaishil.




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