At Al-Zawraa Stadium, during the third day of the thirty-fifth round of the Iraqi Stars League, Al-Qasim Club caused a huge upset by inflicting a 2-1 defeat on their counterpart Al-Zawraa, in a match that carried many tactical lessons and determination from the young team.

Al-Zawraa, the home team and eager to continue pressuring Al-Shorta in the title race, entered the match strongly and imposed their control in the first half hour, dominating possession and sending clear signals of their desire to score early. However, control did not translate into offensive effectiveness, as the white team's chances were squandered against Al-Qasim's solid defense and the brilliance of their goalkeeper.

In contrast, Al-Qasim played in a realistic and disciplined manner, relying on closing spaces and executing the offside trap intelligently, with quick counter-attacks utilizing the speed of their front players. In the 26th minute, the team succeeded in scoring the first goal in an amazing manner through Mohammed Khaled, who saw the goalkeeper off his line and launched a rocket shot from a distance that found the net amidst the astonishment of Al-Zawraa's fans.

While the home team was trying to absorb the shock, Al-Qasim struck again, this time in the 28th minute, through Saif Rashid, who capitalized on a precise cross from the impressive Mohammed Khaled, slotting it into the net for the second goal, putting Al-Zawraa in a difficult position.

In the second half, Al-Zawraa's coach Haidar Ubaid made several changes to invigorate the attack, the most notable being the introduction of Ivorian Mamadou Nanjah, who made his mark quickly, scoring a goal to reduce the deficit in the 50th minute after receiving a ball inside the penalty area and striking it powerfully into the net, giving hope to his team's fans for a possible comeback.

Despite the continuous pressure from Al-Zawraa, Al-Qasim's defense stood firm against all attempts, and they nearly added a third goal from a counter-attack were it not for a last-minute defensive intervention. Al-Zawraa also squandered some important chances near the end of the match, failing to avoid their fourth defeat this season.

With this victory, Al-Qasim achieves a historic win over one of Iraq's most prestigious clubs, raising their points tally to 51, continuing their impressive performances this season under their Syrian coach Ayman Al-Hakeem. Meanwhile, Al-Zawraa remains stuck at 74 points, giving their rival Al-Shorta a golden opportunity to widen the gap and come closer to clinching the title with only three rounds left in the competition.

Al-Qasim's victory was not ordinary; it was the kind that creates a stir in the standings and changes the face of the competition, proving once again that the team did not come this season just to fulfill their duty, but to make a real mark that commands respect from everyone.