Duhok's coach, Suleiman, expressed his great happiness after the victory against Al-Mina'a with a score of (3-1) in the quarter-finals of the Iraq Cup, confirming that the team deserved to qualify fairly.

Suleiman said: "We had a great match against a good and respectable team like Al-Mina'a, we were focused from the start, and our goal has been clear since the tournament began, which is to go as far as possible."

He added: "The players were men on the field, and they adhered to the plan perfectly, and despite falling behind in the score, they did not lose confidence, and this reflects the character we have built during the past period."

He continued his talk about the upcoming preparations, saying: "We have a tough match in the semi-finals against Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya, and we will start preparing for it from tomorrow. Our goal is to write a new page in the club's history and compete strongly for the title."

Suleiman concluded his statements: "I thank the fans for their support, and I promise them that we will fight to make them happy in every match."