Iraq's youth team loses to their Iranian counterpart in a friendly match.

The Iraqi national team for under 17s lost tonight, Monday, to their Iranian counterpart with a score of three goals to nil in a friendly match held in the capital Baghdad, as part of the preparations for the upcoming challenges.

The match took place between the two teams at eight o'clock this evening on the field of Captain Sharer Haider Stadium in Baghdad.

The match between the Iraqi team and its Iranian guest is scheduled to be renewed on October 7 of this month at the same time as today’s match at Al-Zawra Stadium in Baghdad as part of the joint preparation program.

Today’s match was held behind closed doors, by agreement of both coaching staffs to conduct it without the presence of the media and the public.

The two matches are part of the Iraqi team's preparations for participating in the Gulf Cup for under 17s, while the Iranian team is preparing for the qualifiers for the under 17 Asian Cup.