The Al-Shorta team managed to secure a valuable 2-1 victory over their traditional rival Al-Zawraa in the Baghdad capital derby, within the postponed first round between the two teams in the Iraq Stars League. Al-Shorta's goals were scored by Lionel Atiba, while Mohammed Qasim scored Al-Zawraa's only goal, in a match that witnessed high competitiveness and a fiery fan atmosphere.

The victory for Al-Shorta is attributed to three main reasons, all of which contributed to securing the result in favor of the Green Harp:

First Reason: Strong Desire to Win and Chase the Lead

The victory was a clear result of the great desire among Al-Shorta players to secure the three points, especially after a series of positive results the team has achieved recently. The players were keen to capitalize on this match to strengthen their position in the league standings and continue chasing Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya for the league lead, which gave them additional motivation to fight for every ball on the field.

Second Reason: High Morale Among the Players

Al-Shorta players were characterized by strong morale throughout the match, as it was evident that all players were determined to achieve nothing but victory. This determination to win reflected in their movement on the pitch, the constant pressure on Al-Zawraa's defense, and the precise execution of the coach's tactics, which helped control the course of the game during critical times.

Third Reason: Coach Moamen Suleiman's Experience in Seizing Opportunities

Coach Moamen Suleiman's experience played a significant role in deciding the match, as he knew how to utilize his players' capabilities and leverage the home ground and crowd advantage for his team. Suleiman succeeded in reading the game's events and directing the players correctly, while maintaining defensive and offensive organization, enabling the team to secure the important three points against a tough opponent like Al-Zawraa.