After the thrilling match that brought Al-Zawraa and Al-Shorta together in round 29 of the Iraqi Stars League, which ended with Al-Zawraa winning 1-0, the scorer of the only goal in the match, Murad Mohammed, expressed his great happiness in contributing to this victory that granted his team the top of the standings.

In press statements following the match, Murad Mohammed said:

He stated: "I feel overwhelming happiness after this precious win, and scoring the winning goal in such an important match is an exceptional moment in my career, and I dedicate it to the loyal fans of Al-Zawraa."

He added: "We were well aware of the difficulty of facing a strong team like Al-Shorta, but we entered with high determination and great focus, and we succeeded in snatching three precious points."

He continued: "The goal came after a wonderful collective effort, and the pass from my teammate Ibrahim Tumiwa was perfect, making the scoring task easier."

He went on: "This lead will not make us relax, but it will be a motivation for us to continue working hard, as the competition continues until the last round."

He concluded: "I thank the coaching staff and my fellow players for their trust, and the fans of Al-Zawraa for their constant support, and we will fight to achieve the league title and make them happy."