2023 WAFF U-23 Championship
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The 2023 WAFF U-23 Championship was the fourth edition of the WAFF U-23 Championship, the international age-restricted football championship organized by the West Asian Football Federation for the men's under-23 national teams of West Asia. Nine teams competed in the tournament, with one team being invited.[1]
Quick Facts بطولة غرب آسيا لكرة القدم تحت 23 عاما, Tournament details ...
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Tournament details | |
Host country | Iraq |
City | Baghdad and Karbala |
Dates | 12–20 June |
Teams | 9 (from 1 confederation) (from 2 sub-confederations) |
Venue(s) | 2 (in 2 host cities) |
Final positions | |
Champions | Iraq (1st title) |
Runners-up | Iran |
Tournament statistics | |
Matches played | 12 |
Goals scored | 27 (2.25 per match) |
Top scorer(s) | Hussein Abdullah (3 goals) |
Best player(s) | Muntadher Mohammed |
Best goalkeeper | Kumel Al-Rekabe |
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Saudi Arabia, the defending champions, did not take part in the tournament. Iraq won their first title after defeating Iran 5–4 on penalties (1–1 after extra time) in the final.[2]