Celebratory shooting in Iraq after Olympic football victory

Greek police chase an Iraqi fan during the celebration following Iraq's 2-0 victory over Costa Rica. The victory ensured Iraq reached the quarter-final stages of the Athens Olympic football tournament.

Shooting is all too common in Baghdad, but on Sunday night it was in a good cause -- to celebrate Iraq's 2-0 victory over Costa Rica in the Olympic football tournament.

As the Iraqis secured their quarter-final spot, gleeful residents of the capital opened up with weapons of all calibers and tracer bullets could be seen streaking through the sky.

Iraq, who opened their campaign with a thrilling 4-2 win over 10-man Portugal last Thursday, were again full value for their win and dominated the second half against the central Americans after a scoreless first half.

Once ruled by Uday Hussein, the brutal late son of toppled leader Saddam, Iraq's athletes have seen sports facilities in their homeland reduced to rubble since the US-led invasion last year.