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Iraqi News
18-05-2025
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Al-Shorta eye top spot in Iraqi Stars League as Round 34 action kicks off
Baghdad ( – Round 34 of the Iraqi Stars League kicks off today (Sunday, May 18, 2025) with three intriguing encounters across Baghdad and Sulaymaniyah, headlined by Al-Shorta's crucial match as they continue their pursuit of the title. Currently second with 71 points and level with leaders Al-Zawra'a (who lead on head-to-head having played one more game), Al-Shorta can seize the top spot with a victory. They host an improved Diyala SC (17th, 31 points) at Al-Shaab International Stadium at 8:30 PM in what will be their 33rd match of the season, bringing them level on games played with Al-Zawra'a. Earlier at 6:00 PM, Al-Naft (7th, 51 points) will welcome Naft Maysan (11th, 43 points) to Al-Saher Ahmed Radhi Stadium. Simultaneously, Newroz SC (reportedly 21st with 41 points) face a vital clash against relegation-battling Naft Al-Basra (18th, 28 points) at Newroz Stadium. Today's results are set to significantly impact both the thrilling championship race and the fight for survival at the bottom of the table.
Iraqi News
14-05-2025
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Al-Zawra'a and Al-Shorta both win to stay level on points in tight Iraqi Stars League title race
Baghdad ( – The intense battle for the Iraqi Stars League title continued on Tuesday (May 13, 2025) as both front-runners, Al-Zawra'a and Al-Shorta, secured crucial victories in Round 33 to remain locked on 71 points at the top of the table. League leaders Al-Zawra'a overcame Naft Maysan 2-0, with goals from Ibrahim Tomiwa (15′) and Mundhir Al-Alawi (47′), despite finishing with ten men after Hussein Fallah's dismissal. Hot on their heels, Al-Shorta produced a dominant display, thrashing Al-Karma 4-0. Bassam Shakir opened the scoring, followed by a brace from league top scorer Mohanad Ali (now on 24 goals), and a late strike by Ahmed Farhan. While both giants sit on 71 points, Al-Zawra'a currently hold the top spot (having played 33 games), likely due to tie-breaking rules. However, Al-Shorta (32 games played) crucially still hold one game in hand, which could be decisive in the thrilling championship run-in. Notably, new Iraq national team coach Graham Arnold was spotted observing the Al-Shorta match. In other R33 action, Zakho consolidated third place (59 points) with a 4-0 win over Al-Hudood, while Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya (53 points) defeated Karbala 4-1.
Iraqi News
04-05-2025
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Al-Shorta draw level with leaders Al-Zawra'a after Iraqi Stars League R31 win
Baghdad ( – The Iraqi Stars League title race intensified dramatically on Saturday (May 3, 2025) as Al-Shorta secured a crucial 1-0 away victory over Newroz in Round 31, drawing level on points with leaders Al-Zawra'a. Sajjad Jassim scored the decisive goal from the penalty spot just 11 minutes into the match. The win propelled Al-Shorta to 65 points. This matches the points tally of Al-Zawra'a, who were held to a 0-0 draw away at third-placed Zakho in their Round 31 fixture. While Al-Zawra'a likely remain top for now due to a superior goal difference, the pressure mounts significantly as Al-Shorta (30 games played) crucially still hold one game in hand over the leaders (31 games played). This tightens the thrilling battle for the Iraqi championship considerably with just a few rounds remaining. In Saturday's other match mentioned, Al-Mina'a boosted their survival hopes with a 1-0 away win against Al-Karma, reaching 34 points.
Iraqi News
28-04-2025
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Mohanad Ali double keeps Al-Shorta close to leaders Al-Zawra'a after Iraqi Stars League round 30
Baghdad ( – The Iraqi Stars League title race remains on a knife-edge after Round 30 concluded on Monday, April 28th, 2025. Al-Shorta secured a vital 2-0 away victory against Erbil, ensuring they stay right on the heels of leaders Al-Zawra'a. League top scorer Mohanad Ali 'Mimi' was the hero for Al-Shorta, netting both goals against Erbil – an early strike in the 3rd minute followed by a second-half penalty in the 66th. This crucial win takes Al-Shorta to 62 points from 29 games played. They remain just two points behind rivals Al-Zawra'a, who lead with 64 points after completing 30 matches. Critically, Al-Shorta still holds one game in hand, keeping the championship battle incredibly tight as the season progresses. Mohanad Ali also extended his lead in the golden boot race, taking his tally to an impressive 22 goals. In other concluding Round 30 fixtures, Al-Talaba drew 1-1 with Naft Maysan to solidify 4th place on 49 points, Al-Karma defeated Al-Najaf 3-0, and Newroz overcame bottom-club Al-Hudood 2-1.
Iraqi News
23-04-2025
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Al-Zawra'a seize top spot after dramatic win over Al-Shorta in Iraqi Stars League
Baghdad ( – The Iraqi Stars League witnessed a dramatic power shift at the top as Round 29 unfolded, highlighted by a crucial Baghdad Derby result that has blown the title race wide open. The week's main event saw second-placed Al-Zawra'a ('Al-Nawaris') claim a massive 1-0 victory over league leaders Al-Shorta ('Al-Qithara') on Tuesday, April 22nd. The decisive goal came from Al-Zawra'a's star Murad Mohammed, whose strike propelled his team to the summit of the league table. Al-Zawra'a now sit on 61 points from 29 games, two points clear of Al-Shorta, who remain on 59 points but crucially have played one less game (28 GP). This derby result came after both teams secured wins in Round 28. However, Round 29 also saw third-placed Zakho suffer their second consecutive defeat, losing 1-0 away to Newroz, keeping them stalled on 52 points and further adrift of the leading pair. Al-Talaba moved to 48 points (28 GP) after a 0-0 draw with Al-Naft, solidifying 4th place for now, while Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya climbed to 47 points (29 GP) in 5th after a convincing 3-0 win over Al-Najaf. Elsewhere, Naft Al-Basra secured a narrow 1-0 win against Al-Mina'a. The remaining Round 29 fixtures conclude today (Wednesday, April 23rd), featuring clashes like Al-Hudood vs Al-Karkh and Al-Kahrabaa vs Duhok. Despite the shift at the top of the table, Al-Shorta's Mohanad Ali 'Mimi' remains the league's leading scorer with 20 goals. With the title race taking another twist and battles intensifying throughout the table, the final rounds of the Iraqi Stars League promise immense excitement.
