Al-Talaba team achieved a valuable victory over its rival Al-Shorta in one of the capital Baghdad's derbies, within the eighth round of the Iraqi Stars League competition, in the first appearance of the new Iranian coach for Al-Talaba team, Ali Reza Mansourian.

Although the match was Mansourian's first official test with the team, his mark was clearly evident in the tactical and organizational aspects of Al-Talaba. The coach restored balance between the team's lines and emphasized defensive discipline while intelligently exploiting counterattacks, which gave the team clear control over the match proceedings in the second half.

Many praised the new coaching staff of Al-Talaba, confirming that the new tactical training and clear instructions were a direct reason for the improved performance on the field and boosted the players' morale.

Several players praised the new coaching staff, confirming that the new tactical training and clear instructions were a direct reason for the improved performance on the field and raised the team's morale. They also called on the fans to continue supporting the team during upcoming matches to strengthen the winning streak under Mansourian’s leadership.