Iraq give Pakistan a stomping

In a routine victory, the 2007 Asian Cup champions Iraq pounded the Pakistanis into submission with a brutal 7-0 victory in Lahore. The Iraqis get a victory parade at "home" on October 28, although the match will be played in Syria. These two teams were the last two in Asia to begin their first round matchup. Iraq has all but locked up their spot in the third round of qualifying.

Goal scorers:
Iraq: Akram Ali 18; Mahdi Karim 24, 49, 88, 90; Al Hamd 71; Emad Mohammed 83