Diyala Shocks and Defeats Zakho on Their Home Ground with a Clean Goal

In one of the surprises of the thirtieth round of the Iraqi Stars League, the Diyala team achieved a precious victory away from home after defeating their host Zakho with a goal to none, in the match held at Zakho Stadium, which was absent from the audience due to the penalty imposed on the host club.

The beginning of the match was balanced with attempts from Zakho to control the course of the game, benefiting from the home advantage and high morale, but the absence of fans affected the performance of the home team, who missed the usual support and enthusiasm. On the other hand, Diyala relied on defensive organization and quick counter-attacks.

The score remained 0-0 until the 71st minute, when the Nigerian professional Collins Obari surprised Zakho's defense by scoring the only goal of the match, capitalizing on a defensive error inside the penalty area, putting his team in the lead amid the astonishment of Iraqi football fans.

Zakho tried to return to the match through intense offensive pressure in the final minutes, but Diyala's defense was strong, while their goalkeeper excelled in saving several dangerous chances, maintaining the lead until the final whistle.

With this precious victory, Diyala raised their tally in the standings, achieving one of their most notable results this season, while Zakho received a painful blow in their quest to improve their position among the top spots.