Iraq in semis

Iraq8217;s footballers beat Australia 1-0 on Saturday to reach the semi-finals of the Olymic men8217;s tournament, triggering celebratory gunfire in their violence-racked country. 8220;People where I live in Iraq have suffered so much,8221; said Qatar-based midfielder Emad Mohammed, who fired home the winner with a spectacular overhead kick in the 64th minute. 8220;It8217;s very confusing for us and hard to keep our minds on the game,8221; he said.

8212; Reuters