The eyes of the Iraqi Stars League fans are turning tomorrow, Wednesday, towards the Nasiriyah International Stadium, which hosts an anticipated confrontation between Al-Shorta team and its host Al-Gharaf, as part of the seventeenth round of the competition, at three o'clock in the afternoon. Both sides seek to enhance their chances and continue progressing in the standings.

Al-Shorta enters the match in third place with 32 points, after delivering impressive performances in recent rounds, making it one of the top contenders for the leading positions, especially coming from an important victory over Najaf with a score of (2-1). This win gave the players a significant morale boost to continue the series of positive results and narrow the gap with the leading teams.

The Green Harp relies on the technical stability and tactical discipline that were clearly evident in past matches, as the team succeeded in achieving a notable balance between offensive strength and defensive solidity, making it a tough opponent for all its competitors. The technical staff also looks forward to capitalizing on the players' high morale to return with full points and continue the pressure in the title race.

On the other hand, Al-Gharaf is in tenth place with 23 points and hopes to secure a positive result against one of the league's strongest teams to improve its position in the standings. The home team understands that the confrontation will not be easy, but they rely on the factors of home advantage and the fans, in addition to the fighting spirit, to compensate for the difference in capabilities and achieve a surprise that could restore balance to the team's path.

It is expected that Al-Gharaf will enter the match with tactical caution, trying to close spaces in front of Al-Shorta's key players, relying on counterattacks and exploiting possible opportunities, especially since any positive result against a team the size of Al-Shorta could be a significant turning point in the team's journey for the remainder of the season.