The Air Force team achieved an important victory after turning its deficit into a valuable win against Nawroz with a score of (2-1), in the match that took place at the People's International Stadium as part of the eighteenth round of the Iraqi Stars League, amidst a large crowd of Falcons fans who continued to support the team until the final whistle.

The match began with a balanced start between the two teams, as both sides exchanged control of the game, with a slight advantage for the Air Force, which tried to impose its attacking style and threaten its opponent's goal through several attempts, while Nawroz relied on defensive organization and seeking opportunities through counter-attacks.

While the match was heading towards a goalless draw, Nawroz succeeded in snatching the lead goal in the 46th minute of stoppage time for the first half through Brazilian Neto Acara, ending the first half with the visitors leading by one goal, giving them a significant morale boost before returning to the locker rooms.

With the start of the second half, the Air Force entered with a different face, as its players intensified their attacking pressure and raised the pace of the game in search of equalizing the score, benefiting from the fan support and the clear desire to avoid losing points on their home ground.

The Falcons' attempts resulted in an equalizing goal in the 59th minute, when Issam Al-Sabhi successfully converted a penalty kick, bringing the match back to square one and igniting the enthusiasm of the fans in the stands.

The hosts did not wait long to continue their uprising, as Eid Al-Rashidi added the second goal in the 64th minute, completing the Air Force's quick comeback and putting Nawroz under constant pressure during the remaining minutes of the match.

Nawroz tried to return to the score during the remaining time of the match, but the resilience and defensive organization of the Air Force prevented that, allowing the Falcons to maintain their lead until the final whistle and secure a victory that reflects the team's character and ability to handle difficult situations.

With this win, the Air Force continued to hold onto the top spot in the standings, raising its tally to 40 points, affirming its determination to move forward in the competition for the title, while Nawroz's tally remained at 19 points in fifteenth place, requiring them to redouble their efforts in the upcoming rounds to improve their position and avoid the danger zones.