Erbil Club succeeded in achieving an exciting victory over its neighbor Duhok with a score of 2-1, in a match held at the François Hariri Stadium as part of the 37th round of the Iraqi Stars League, amidst a large and enthusiastic crowd that confirmed the importance of the regional derby.

Both teams entered the match with different objectives, as Duhok aimed to strengthen its position in seventh place after gathering 54 points before the match, while Erbil wanted to improve its ranking and distance itself from the relegation zone, entering the match with 47 points in twelfth place.

The match started at a moderate pace, with both teams relying on counter-attacks, before the performance level increased in the second half.

• In the 50th minute, Erbil was awarded a penalty after a Duhok defender fouled the team's striker, which was successfully converted by player Mustafa Qabeel into the net, giving Erbil a 1-0 lead.
• In the 71st minute, Duhok quickly responded, as Karim Darwish managed to score the equalizer, exploiting a defensive confusion inside the penalty area, reigniting the match.
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As the match was heading towards a draw, the dramatic turning point occurred.

• In the 102nd minute, the referee awarded a second penalty to Erbil after a handball inside the area, which was confidently executed by substitute Hello Faqi, scoring the last-minute winning goal amidst wild celebrations from Erbil's fans.

With this victory, Erbil Club raised its tally to 50 points, strengthening its position in the middle of the standings and continuing to deliver strong performances in the final rounds, while Duhok's tally remained at 54 points in seventh place, suffering a painful loss in an important derby that was close to securing a positive result.