The Students team succeeded in securing an important victory against their guest Al-Qasim with a score of 1-0, in the match that took place on Sunday evening at Al-Zawraa Stadium, as part of the 37th round of the Iraqi Stars League for the 2024-2025 season.

The match was characterized by intensity and caution from both sides, as the two teams entered with different goals; the Students aimed to solidify their position in the qualifying spots for external tournaments, while Al-Qasim entered the match with greater ease after a remarkable season, but they were not far from the ambitions of achieving a positive result against one of the league's oldest teams.

Despite the exchanged attempts, the score remained tied at zero until the final moments of the match, before the player Ghaith Al-Ma'aroufi managed to score the precious winning goal in the 89th minute, igniting the stands and granting the "Elegant" three valuable points.

This victory raised the Students' tally to 63 points, reinforcing their position in fourth place, and bringing them a step closer to securing a long-awaited external ticket, after years of absence from continental and Gulf representation. This season is considered one of the best for the Students recently under the capable coach Bassem Qassim, who has restored the team's lost brilliance and contributed to building a strong competitive system.

On the other hand, Al-Qasim's tally remained at 51 points in ninth place, but despite the loss, they are considered one of the season's biggest surprises, having achieved significant results against the league's giants, under the supervision of Syrian coach Ayman Al-Hakeem, who has created an ambitious young team that is respected by all.

The fans of the "Elegant" hope that this victory will be decisive in securing an external participation that will bring the team back to the arena of continental competitions, while Al-Qasim will work to finish their season in the best possible way in the final round.