Intro:

Reaction following Iraq's 7-6 defeat of ten-man Iran on penalties in the Asian Cup quarter-finals after extra-time ended with the match tied at 3-3.

Script:

SOUNDBITE (English) Justin Meram, Iraq forward:

"That's going to go down as one of the greatest games in Asian Cup history. I strongly believe that. The fans definitely got their money's worth today."

SOUNDBITE (English) Justin Meram:

"We are going to go back and we are going to enjoy this tonight and then tomorrow we are going to turn our focus to South Korea. They are strong team, but we have a lot of heart of character now, so we are really excited."

SOUNDBITE (English) Carlos Queiroz, Iran head coach:

"Yes, I am very proud of my players, the fighting attitude and the team spirit was great. They deserve something more, but today, it was in the Iraqi side, the penalties, so I just need to congratulate Iraq winning the penalties and wish them the best of luck."

SOUNDBITE (English) Carlos Queiroz, Iran:

"We had the game in our hands. 1-0 up and we have the game in our hands. Of course, if you play with 10, it is much more difficult. After we lost one player, which I cannot make comments about that, because, once again, I want to emphasise clear to Mr. President Sheikh Salman, that with all respect I don't want to make comment, because I don't want to finish my career here."