Al-Gharafa achieved a valuable victory against their counterpart Mosul with a score of one goal to nil, in the match that took place today at the Nasiriyah International Stadium, as part of the conclusion of the first round of the Iraqi Stars League 2025-2026.

The match witnessed exceptional atmospheres, as it represented the official opening of the new stadium with a large audience creating beautiful displays in the stands, giving the match a distinctive character and a special celebration in one of the highlights of the round.

Both teams entered the match cautiously in the first half, as they exchanged control of the ball with some unsuccessful attacking attempts, ending the first half in a goalless draw.

In the second half, Nigerian professional Austin Amoto was able to score the only goal of the match in the 49th minute, taking advantage of a precise pass that he successfully converted into the net, granting his team the three match points.

With this victory, Al-Gharafa puts the first three points in its account, starting its league journey in the best possible way, while the Mosul team will work to quickly address its mistakes in order to compensate in the upcoming rounds.