Al-Karma team secured its first three points in the Iraqi Stars League 2025-2026 season after defeating its host Duhok with a score of one goal to none, in the match held at Duhok Stadium as part of the first round, without any audience due to a penalty on Duhok's fans.

The match started cautiously from both teams, as Duhok tried to impose its control over the midfield, while Al-Karma relied on organized counterattacks.

The first goal of the match was achieved quickly when player Louay Al-Ani scored the only goal of the match in the first minute, giving his team the advantage from the start.

Despite Duhok's attempts to equalize, the team failed to convert available chances into goals due to Al-Karma's good defensive organization and the high fitness of the players, while the visiting team maintained its defensive solidity throughout both halves, preventing any real danger to their goal.

With this victory, Al-Karma achieves an ideal start to the new season and shows a good level against a strong opponent like Duhok, which boosts confidence within the team and provides an important moral boost for the upcoming matches.