Zakho Club coach Abdul Ghani Shahd expressed his great happiness at his team's qualification for the semi-finals of the Iraq Cup after winning against Nawruz with a score of one goal to none, confirming that the team is moving steadily and has great ambitions to finish the season in the best possible way.

Abdul Ghani Shahd said in his statements after the match:

"We faced a stubborn and experienced opponent, but we were the better side in terms of organization and desire, and we controlled the course of the match despite some periods that witnessed pressure from Nawruz."

Regarding the goal and the team's collective effort:

He explained: "The goal came as a culmination of the collective effort exerted by the players, especially in the second half. Nasser Mohammed took advantage of the opportunity and scored, but behind this goal was a complete team that fought at every moment."

About the tactical performance and discipline:

Shahd added: "What makes me proud is the high discipline of our players. We were very focused, and we did not make individual mistakes, and this is what makes the difference in cup matches, which are usually decided by small details."

Towards the semi-finals and the dream of the final:

He continued: "We are now in the semi-finals and we will face Al-Shorta, which is a strong and complete team, but we fear no one. Zakho is a great team with an ambitious fan base, and we will prepare specially for this match, and our goal is clear: to reach the final."

A message to Zakho fans:

Abdul Ghani Shahd concluded by saying: "I thank our fans who supported us in all circumstances, and I promise them that we will fight until the last moment to make them happy. Zakho deserves to be at the top, and we work every day to achieve that."