Moamen Soliman, the coach of the Police team, confirmed that the victory over Al-Zawraa in the capital derby was the result of high organization and great tactical commitment by the players, noting that the team succeeded in achieving the desired result despite the immense pressure of the recent matches.

Soliman said in his post-match statement: “It was a tough match against a big team like Al-Zawraa, but the players showed focus and discipline throughout the 90 minutes. Both defensive and offensive organization was excellent, and we managed to control the course of the game significantly, which helped us score the two decisive goals and win 2-1.”

He added: “The players' morale was very high, as they delivered a wonderful team performance and did not leave Al-Zawraa a chance to control the match, especially in the last minutes which saw strong pressure from the opponent. Every player performed their role accurately, and this helped us secure the important three points.”

The coach continued: “The Police team has outstanding elements in all lines, and the players succeeded in exploiting the opportunities that were available to them in front of the goal. I admired the way the team handled critical moments, especially since Al-Zawraa tried to come back in the score more than once, but the tactical organization and good reading of situations were decisive.”

Soliman also pointed out that “the victory over Al-Zawraa reflects the team’s readiness and gives us a great morale boost for the upcoming matches in the Iraqi Stars League, and we aspire to continue the series of positive results and keep advancing in the standings.”

The coach concluded: “The fans also played a big role, as they attended and supported the players throughout the match, and this support gave the team an additional incentive to achieve victory. We hope the fan attendance continues with the same enthusiasm in every upcoming match.”

In conclusion, Soliman emphasized that “the Police team is determined to achieve its goals this season, and we will work hard to maintain the lead, while providing enjoyable and exciting football that befits the team’s name and its loyal fans.”