Iraqi shot dead attempting goal

[HD MM]

BAGHDAD -- Police say an Iraqi soccer player has been shot dead just as he was about to kick what could have been the tying goal in a weekend game south of Baghdad.

Police Maj. Muthanna Khalid says a striker from the Buhairat amateur team was facing only the goalie during a Sunday match in Hillah when a supporter of the rival Sinjar club shot him in the head in the final minute of play.

Sinjar was leading 1-0 when the shooting occurred. Khalid said a spectator was arrested.

More Iraqis are turning out for sports events now that security is improving. Major matches in Baghdad are heavily guarded but security in amateur games in smaller cities is often lax.

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[Paul Wozniak]

Nothing that happens in IRAQ surprises me.

 

[mccoyrj]

Did Sinjar forfeit? (Just kidding . I know that's not something to joke about.)

 

[cybok0]

Soccer mom gone bad?

 

[Rey]

Nothing that happens in IRAQ surprises me.

It's incredible how easily lives are extinguished over there! disgusting!

 

[Skyhi]

Very sad.

It looks like Iraq is "progressing" to a more western-style culture, though.....they're acting like European soccer hooligans.

 

[mccoyrj]

Soccer mom gone bad?

Soccer mom gone Hussein.

 

[SabresRule]

This is why soccer gets a bad name.

 

[salsadancer7]

Very sad.

It looks like Iraq is "progressing" to a more western-style culture, though.....they're acting like European soccer hooligans.

Yeah but THESE hooligans have assault rifles! I would rather take my chances with European hooligans! YIKES!

 

[Ramy]

Wow that's horrible to say the least.

 

[Jimmy 440]

Horrible story indeed.What a frickin animal ! I hope he gets the same back at him in the back of his head.It's only a game !!!!!

 

[BillD1984]

Horrible story indeed.What a frickin animal ! I hope he gets the same back at him in the back of his head.It's only a game !!!!!

I think you're being too kind. Put him in a room with the victims family.

What a POS!!!

 

[Sadoun]

No excuse for that crime.

But, I wonder, what did the shooter use? If he was in the stands and used a pistol, he must be a top shooter to get the player in the head in one shot from a distance. Details are needed.

 

[vurbano]

Its amazing how little regard some have for human life.