Iraq boss attacked by angry press after dramatic Asian Cup exit

ANGRY journalists attacked manager Jesus Casas after Iraq crashed out of the Asia Cup.

The Iraqis had just won 2-1 against Jordan when striker Aymen Hussein was sent off for mocking his opponents after scoring.

Angry journalists tried to confront Jesus CabasCredit: @InsideWorldFoo1

The ten men seemed to be going to get their place in the quarter-finals, but gave in in the 95th minute.

Then Nizar Al-Rashdan broke Iraq's hearts with a winning goal in the seventh minute of stoppage time.

During Casas' post-match press conference, emotions ran high and reporters vented their frustration on the Spaniard.

They pointed and shouted at the gaffer before getting out of their seats to confront him.

Security rushed to stop the journalists from attacking Casas as he remained calm in his chair.

The irate reporters were eventually escorted from the media room.

Hussein received a second yellow card for running to the corner flag, sitting down, crossing his legs and pretending to eat grass.

The Jordanian players had held a similar celebration earlier in the match.

Casas criticized the referee after the defeat, saying: “The red card changed the course of the match.

“In every major tournament, players always celebrate scoring. The referee cannot give a red card for this.

“We all saw Jordan celebrating the same way and no card was given.

“The timing of the red card stopped us from making defensive changes because we had already made changes.”

But Casas remained relaxed about his future, saying: “I am calm and our goal is to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.”