Ali Abdul Jabbar: We delivered a great match against Najaf and deserved the victory

Air Force Club coach Ali Abdul Jabbar expressed his great happiness after the deserved victory his team achieved against Najaf with a clean three-goal scoreline, in the match that brought the two teams together in the 29th round of the Iraqi Stars League, confirming that this victory was extremely important to restore confidence and spirit within the group after a series of negative results that affected the team's position in the previous rounds.

Abdul Jabbar confirmed that his players delivered a great match in terms of technical level and tactical discipline, successfully imposing their personality from the start, with high focus and clear fighting spirit, stressing that this victory will be a starting point towards correcting the course and restoring the image that befits the name and history of the Falcons.

He said: "We desperately needed this victory, not only for the points but to rebuild the spirit within the team. The players delivered an excellent match from start to finish, showing great commitment to the instructions, and this is what we always aspire to see."

He continued: "In the past few days, we worked on addressing the psychological aspects more than the technical ones, because the team went through a difficult period. We focused on motivating the players and restoring their confidence, and thank God, what they presented today confirms that they possess a strong character and are capable of returning."

He added: "The goals we scored were the result of outstanding teamwork, and the chances we created are evidence of the team's desire to attack and control. Even defensively, we were organized and closed the spaces, and we did not give Najaf a chance to come back despite some dangerous attempts."

He concluded: "I salute the players for their spirit and discipline, and I especially mention the trio who scored the goals (Saad Abdul Amir, Issam Al-Sahbi, and Muhammad Jawad), but the collective performance made the difference. Every player had a clear role in this victory."

He added: "My message to the fans: We apologize for the past phase, and we promise you that we will continue at this level. There are still many challenges ahead, and we will fight in every round until we finish the season in a manner that befits the Air Force Club's fans and its rich history."