The Air Force team succeeded in breaking the barrier of not winning against their traditional rival Al-Zawraa in the league championship, after defeating them with a score of 2-0, in the match that took place this evening at the International City Stadium, as part of the fourth round of the Iraqi Stars League.

This victory puts an end to a long series of draws and losses that the Falcons suffered against their rivals, the Swans, in the league championship, as their last victory dates back to the 2020-2021 season, when they won by the same score of 2-0, with the goals scored by Jordanian Ihsan Haddad and Ibrahim Baish, the current player of Al-Riyadh Club.

The Air Force, led by coach Rachid Jaber, delivered a great match in terms of tactical discipline, defensive solidity, and offensive effectiveness, taking advantage of Al-Zawraa's defensive mistakes to conclude the match with a clean double, with goals from Mohammed Jawad from a penalty in the 6th minute, and Haitham Al-Juwaini in the 62nd minute.

With this victory, the Air Force has put an end to Al-Zawraa's dominance in recent league encounters, confirming its readiness for serious competition for the title, while Al-Zawraa's struggles under the leadership of Abdul Ghani Shahid continue after an unconvincing start to the championship.