Yaser Kasim gets the winner for Iraq

[Tooting Gull]

Former Brighton and now Swindon midfielder scores for Iraq in 1-0 Asian Cup win against Jordan.

Jordan (managed by Ray Wilkins and Frank Stapleton, a former Man Utd double act with some resonance for us...) were absolutely terrible. It's one thing not having loads of talent but they were clueless, could hardly pass it to each other and just lumped it forward aimlessly. Lots of money for not very much for Raymondo.

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

Lots of money for not very much for Raymondo.

sounds like the same old recipe, Jim.

 

[Brian Fantana]

I always thought YS was a pretty decent prospect. I remember him, albeit through a bit of an alcoholic haze, having a decent game away at Notts County on the last day of the League 1 title-winning season.

 

[ifightbears]

He was the best player on the pitch when we played Swindon in the league cup this season

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

wasn't his release from us more attitude based than quality? thought he looked like a decent player each time i saw him

 

[Comedy Steve]

I remember thinking he was excellent in the SSC final (the 'test' game at the Amex, before it opened properly) and thinking he'd be excellent for us in the future, so I was a bit gutted when he went. Pleased he's doing so well though.

 

[Pavilionaire]

After Oscar, it's "What The Fvck Am I Doing Managing In The Holy Land? - Part Two".

I've just see Yaser's goal on YouTube. I have to say I haven't seen someone march straight through Jordan's defences like that since Peter Andre was In The Jungle a decade ago.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

He got released fairly soon after a reserve match, when he had an altercation with the ref, got a red card, then offered to fight some Albion fans as he sulked off. I'd imagine he's grown up a bit, since, and seems to be doing very well. Good luck to him.