Monterrey (Mexico), April 1 -- Iraq and the Democratic Republic of the Congo booked places at the FIFA World Cup finals after playoff wins over Bolivia and Jamaica.
Aymen Hussein scored a second-half winner as Iraq secured a 2-1 victory over Bolivia in Monterrey to end a 40-year wait to return to the tournament on Tuesday.
Luton Town striker Ali Al-Hamadi put the Asian team ahead by heading in from a corner before Moises Paniagua equalized with a powerful effort from 12 yards following Ramiro Vaca's defense-splitting pass.
Hussein restored his side's advantage in the 53rd minute, timing his run to perfection to meet Marko Farji's cross with a low first-time volley from eight yards, according to Xinhua.
Bolivia, bidding for its first fin...