In the context of the fifth round of the Iraqi Stars League, there were exciting events in the Iraqi stadiums throughout the day, with decisive matches significantly affecting the teams' standings.

At Najaf Stadium, the Najaf team managed to snatch a last-minute victory against Al-Student with a score of 1-0, after Rida Fadel scored the only goal of the match in the 93rd minute, allowing the team to earn its first three points of the season and rise to the sixteenth position with three points, while Al-Student's tally remained at 8 points in the tenth position.

In another match at Zakho Stadium, Zakho secured a hard-fought victory over their guests Mosul with a clean goal, scored by Youssef Raed in the 32nd minute, bringing the team's total to 9 points in sixth place, while Mosul's tally remained at 6 points in twelfth place.

The third match witnessed an even contest between Diyala and Minaa, which ended in a goalless draw 0-0 at Diyala Stadium, allowing both teams to gain a single point.