Al-Zawraa Snatches a Last-Minute Victory Against Diyala and Continues to Hold the Top Spot

Al-Zawraa team continues its strong pressure on the top of the Iraqi Stars League, after achieving a dramatic victory over its guest Diyala with a goal to none, in the match that took place at Al-Zawraa Stadium as part of the 32nd round of the league, with a large audience supporting the team until the last moments.

The match started with a clear attacking rhythm from the home team, as Al-Zawraa imposed its control and possession of the ball from the early minutes, trying to capitalize on its momentum to achieve an early goal that would ease the nerves, especially amidst the fierce race for the title with Al-Shorta.

Despite the continuous pressure, Al-Zawraa faced an organized defensive wall from the Diyala team, which played the match with great discipline and relied on defensive positioning and quick counter-attacks, successfully absorbing Al-Zawraa's danger throughout the first half.

In the 65th minute, the Al-Zawraa fans thought the wait was over when striker Ibrahim Tumiwa shook the net of Diyala, but the referee disallowed the goal after returning to video technology, citing an offside, keeping the tension on the field and in the stands.

As the final minutes approached, the pace of the match intensified significantly, and Al-Zawraa continued its relentless pressure through the flanks and set pieces, while Diyala retreated to maintain a precious point.

In the 97th minute, the stands of Al-Zawraa Stadium erupted with joy after substitute Nangah Mamadou succeeded in scoring the killer winning goal with a precise header, following an excellent cross from player Hassan Abdul Karim “Qouqia”, sealing the match for Al-Zawraa in added time and snatching three very valuable points.

With this victory, Al-Zawraa raised its tally to 68 points, equal with Al-Shorta at the top of the standings, keeping the title race fierce until the final rounds, while Diyala suffered a painful loss despite the great defensive performance it displayed throughout the match.