0 in a friendly football match in Baghdad on Monday, triggering wild celebrations among Iraqis who for years were unable to watch their national sports teams live because of security fears and war. The game was the second played against the same opponent after Iraq celebrated its first home football match since 2002 by defeating Palestine 3-0 in the northern city of Irbil on Friday. In the capital, Shaab Stadium was filled to capacity with 45,000 fans who were allowed free entry.
