The excitement is once again drawn in the Iraq Cup tournament, with the announcement of the semi-final matches that will bring together four of the most prominent teams of the current season, in a battle that allows no mistakes and recognizes only the language of victory. Anticipated matches bring together Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya and Duhok on one side, and Al-Shorta and Zakho on the other, in two encounters resembling early finals.

Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya enters this match after a convincing performance in the quarter-finals, where they surpassed Najaf with three goals to one, in a match where the trio of Mohammed Jawad, Misuki Olmo, and Saad Abdul Amir shone. The air force team, which concluded the league in fifth place, seeks to save its season with the cup title, under the leadership of coach Ali Abdul Jabbar, who expressed his satisfaction with the team's improved performance recently.

As for Duhok, they snatched the ticket to advance from the port after a deserved victory of three goals to one, in a match where the team displayed a strong character on their home ground, with their player Karim Darwish shining again, in addition to goalkeeper Mohammed Saleh, who played a crucial role. Duhok's coach Suleiman showed great confidence in his team's ability to surpass Al-Jawiya and reach the final, relying on harmony and balance within the team despite the challenges.

The Iraqi league champion, Al-Shorta, did not find an easy path to the semi-finals, as they struggled against Al-Talaba in a marathon match that ended in a positive draw (1-1), before the men of Moamen Suleiman secured it in penalties (4-1) thanks to the brilliance of goalkeeper Ahmed Basel, who saved two penalties excellently. Al-Shorta, who won the cup title for the first time in their history last season, has its eyes set on a double, and the team appears to be in peak readiness with clear technical and administrative stability.

On the other hand, Zakho continues its strong performances this season after defeating Nawroz with a clean goal, reaching the semi-finals with great confidence. The northern team, led by coach Abdul Ghani Shahid, bets on tactical discipline and collective brilliance, aspiring to achieve a historic feat by snatching the cup title for the first time in their history.

This edition of the Iraq Cup is considered one of the most exciting in recent years, with four strong teams, each with a clear ambition to embrace the gold. Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya wants to reconcile with its fans, Al-Shorta aims to impose dominance, while Zakho and Duhok dream of unprecedented glory written in the championship records.

Eyes are now turned towards these heated matches, which will carry in their folds enjoyment and rivalry, and may outline the features of a new champion or return the cup to the storages of the giants.