Maysan Oil struck strongly and opened its return after the international break with a deserved and convincing victory over its guest Al-Mina Club with a score of 2-0, in the match that brought the two teams together at the Maysan Stadium on the evening of Friday, June 13, 2025, as part of the first day of the 35th round of the Iraqi Stars League.

The home team entered the match with a clear determination to secure the three points from the beginning, and they indeed succeeded in asserting their control over the midfield and capitalizing on the early pressure. After a series of attacks, Maysan Oil was awarded a penalty kick in the 13th minute, which player Alaa Saad successfully converted into the first goal, giving his team the lead.

Maysan continued its pressure, and there was a clear harmony among the team members, especially on the flanks, until the 40th minute announced the second goal through the Nigerian professional Okiki Afuwabi, who took advantage of a glaring defensive error from Al-Mina's defenders and easily placed the ball in the net.

In the second half, the pace of the match slowed down a bit with timid attempts from Al-Mina to reduce the deficit, but Maysan Oil's defense was organized, and the goalkeeper saved several attempts.

In the 68th minute, Alaa Saad thought he had scored the third goal for his team and his second personal goal after putting the ball in the net following a cross, but the referee canceled the goal after consulting with the assistant due to a foul by one of Maysan's players at the start of the attack.

With this victory, Maysan Oil raised its tally to 48 points, occupying a comfortable position in the middle of the standings, confirming its technical stability and ability to compete with the big teams. Meanwhile, Al-Mina continued its disappointing results despite the numerous signings made this season, remaining at 39 points in 16th place, raising significant questions about the team's future in the final rounds.