Three Scenes That Distinguish the Baghdad Derby in the Iraqi Stars League
The Iraqi Stars League witnessed today, Sunday, the first summit match of the new season 2025-2026, when Al-Zawraa faced its rival Al-Student in the capital derby at Al-Zawraa Stadium.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Al-Zawraa scoring first through Kazem Raad in the 28th minute, and Al-Student equalizing the score via Karim Areebi in the 65th minute. The match was strong in terms of tactical performance, with a significant rivalry between the two teams throughout both halves of the game.
The match was characterized by a large audience attendance of about 16,000 spectators, which added an enthusiastic atmosphere to the stands and was a motivating factor for the players to deliver their best performances. The large number of stars from both teams also contributed to raising the level of competition on the field, as both teams appeared organized in their performance and cohesive in their tactical approach.
The first half saw clear dominance from Al-Zawraa, who succeeded in creating multiple opportunities and taking the lead with a goal, while Al-Student made a strong comeback in the second half, exploiting the spaces on the field to press and create offensive opportunities, managing to equalize the score. The match showcased both teams' ability to adapt to the flow of play and rely on tactical substitutions to maintain balance and diversify their attacks.
On a technical level, the players displayed high physical fitness and clear preparations despite the short time since the start of the season. Collective play and off-the-ball movement were prominent, in addition to the defensive and offensive discipline of each team, contributing to a comprehensive encounter from all technical and tactical aspects.
The draw came after a week in which Al-Zawraa had a match in the AFC Champions League 2, where they won against Gowa India 2-0, giving the team a morale boost before facing Al-Student. The result reflects the strength of both teams and the balance of performance, confirming that the competition in the Iraqi Stars League this season will witness high excitement and distinguished technical levels.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Al-Zawraa scoring first through Kazem Raad in the 28th minute, and Al-Student equalizing the score via Karim Areebi in the 65th minute. The match was strong in terms of tactical performance, with a significant rivalry between the two teams throughout both halves of the game.
The match was characterized by a large audience attendance of about 16,000 spectators, which added an enthusiastic atmosphere to the stands and was a motivating factor for the players to deliver their best performances. The large number of stars from both teams also contributed to raising the level of competition on the field, as both teams appeared organized in their performance and cohesive in their tactical approach.
The first half saw clear dominance from Al-Zawraa, who succeeded in creating multiple opportunities and taking the lead with a goal, while Al-Student made a strong comeback in the second half, exploiting the spaces on the field to press and create offensive opportunities, managing to equalize the score. The match showcased both teams' ability to adapt to the flow of play and rely on tactical substitutions to maintain balance and diversify their attacks.
On a technical level, the players displayed high physical fitness and clear preparations despite the short time since the start of the season. Collective play and off-the-ball movement were prominent, in addition to the defensive and offensive discipline of each team, contributing to a comprehensive encounter from all technical and tactical aspects.
The draw came after a week in which Al-Zawraa had a match in the AFC Champions League 2, where they won against Gowa India 2-0, giving the team a morale boost before facing Al-Student. The result reflects the strength of both teams and the balance of performance, confirming that the competition in the Iraqi Stars League this season will witness high excitement and distinguished technical levels.
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