Iraqi Made it to the Final Asian Soccer Championship

Can anyone believe that? Despite all the total devastation of their Country. Despite their horrible circumstances. Despite the ethnic fight that completely divided the Iraqi people, those Iraqi heros Made It for the first time in their history.
The Iraqi national team includes Shiite, Sunni and Kurdish players. The sport united them together. The international challege awaken their loyalty to their Country
Television footage from Jakarta showed players draped in Iraqi flags hoisting small pewter trophies in the air. They grasped for the Asian Cup being held by one of their teammates who was standing on a dais set up on the field.