The Air Force team managed to achieve an important and difficult victory over its guest Diyala with a score of 2-1, in the match that brought the two teams together at the International City Stadium as part of the sixth round of the Iraqi Stars League.

The match started strongly from the Falcons' side, as Saad Abdul Amir scored the first goal in the 15th minute, before Al-Harith Hatim added the second goal in the 17th minute.

Despite Diyala scoring a goal to reduce the deficit through Collins Obari in the 22nd minute, the team was unable to equalize, and the control and rhythm remained in favor of the Air Force.

The match witnessed an important incident after Diyala player Abdul Majid Sabara was sent off in the 69th minute, which affected the visiting team's ability to return to the match.

With this victory, the Air Force raised its tally to 13 points in third place, while Diyala's score remained at 13 points in second place.