Basra Gulf Cup stadium crush - in pictures
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Iraqi football fans try to enter the Basra International Stadium, on Thursday. A stampede outside the stadium killed at least one person and injured several. AP -
An injured fan receives medical attention. Reuters -
The stampede occurred outside the stadium as thousands of fans waited to watch the Arabian Gulf Cup final between Iraq and Oman. AP -
Many of the fans had no tickets, authorities said. -
An injured football fan is carried into an emergency area at the stadium. AFP -
Fans began arriving again in the afternoon as calm was restored, interior ministry spokesman Saad Maan was quoted as saying. AP -
Injured football fans in an emergency area. AFP -
Fans try to enter the stadium. AP -
More than 60 were injured, officials said. AFP -
Injured fans receiving treatment. AFP -
Fans attempt to enter the Basra International Stadium to watch the final. Reuters -
Fans attempt to enter the ground to watch the final. Reuters -
Fans attempt to enter the ground to watch the final. Reuters -
Fans attempt to enter the ground to watch the final. Reuters -
Iraq's supporters take their seats early in the day for the evening's final against Oman. AFP -
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani has travelled to Basra and met organisers to discuss the incident. AFP -
The Iraqi Interior Ministry is asking the public to celebrate in a 'civilised way', without celebratory gunfire. It has said it will arrest those who shoot into the air. AFP -
Iraq beat Qatar 2-1 and Oman beat Bahrain 1-0 to set up the final match of the tournament. AFP
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