Duhok defender Biar Bakr expressed his great happiness with the victory achieved by his team away against Basra Oil with a score of one goal to none, confirming that the three points were extremely important to strengthen the team's position in the standings and continue the positive performances after a period of fluctuation.

He said: "We achieved a very important victory, especially after the recent period that witnessed some decline in performance, and this victory came at the right time and gave us a great morale boost for what is to come."

He clarified: "The match was not easy, and we know well that any team fighting for survival is tough on its home ground, but we were organized, defended collectively, and succeeded in maintaining the lead until the final whistle."

He continued: "I am proud of what the team presented today, both in terms of discipline and fighting spirit on the field, and even after our teammate was sent off in the last minutes, we showed great cohesion."

He added: "Coach Masoud Miral played an important role in motivating us before the match, and he urged us to maintain full focus and not to underestimate any opponent, and thank God we implemented the instructions and achieved the result we wanted."

He concluded: "We look at the upcoming matches as new steps towards advancing further in the standings, and we will do everything we can to achieve a successful season that befits the team's potential."