In an exciting match in the quarter-finals of the Iraq Cup, the Air Force team succeeded in achieving a deserved victory over Najaf with a score of 3-1, in the match held at the International Shaab Stadium, securing the "Falcons" a ticket to the semi-finals.

The Air Force entered the match strongly, keeping in mind the necessity of an early resolution, which was indeed achieved by player Mohamed Jawad, who opened the scoring in the 10th minute after capitalizing on a rebound inside the penalty area and confidently shooting it into the net, giving his team the advantage and igniting the stands of the fans.

However, Najaf did not wait long to respond, as they equalized in the 27th minute through their Senegalese professional Dominic Mendy, who once again appeared as one of the standout midfielders in the country this season, firing a powerful shot from outside the penalty area that settled into the net, leveling the score and tipping the scales of competition once again.

At the end of the first half, the Air Force team pressed hard and managed to regain the lead through their professional Misuki Olmo in the +45 minute (stoppage time), when he received a wonderful cross and expertly headed it into the net, ending the first half with the Air Force leading 2-1.

In the second half, the Air Force continued its physical and tactical superiority and managed to extend its lead with a third goal in the 69th minute through veteran Saad Abdul Amir, who took advantage of a set piece played into the area and skillfully shot it into the net, reassuring the team’s fans and confirming the readiness of the "Falcons" for the upcoming stages of the tournament.