Al-Zawraa secured a decisive victory over Al-Kahraba with a last-minute penalty goal in the 90+13 minute of the 24th round of the Iraqi Stars League, raising their tally to 45 points in fifth place. The victory was not just a momentary occurrence, but the result of a combination of factors that came together over the ninety minutes and the subsequent injury time.

The first reason:

The team appeared with strong and high spirits, and the players showed clear discipline in positioning, pressing, and defensive recovery. Tactical commitment reduced the spaces in front of Al-Kahraba's attacks and gave Al-Zawraa an advantage in managing the tempo, especially in phases where the match was swinging between caution and risk.

The second reason:

The desire to achieve victory despite the impactful absences that reached 12 players from the team's ranks. Despite the numerical shortage in terms of names, the Al-Nawras seemed more determined to compensate for the differences through teamwork and smart movements without the ball, which kept the team close to the danger zones until the final moments.

The third reason:

The motivation to continue positive results and the fan support, which provided an additional incentive for the players. The desire to remain in the competition for advanced positions increased the level of focus, while the presence of the fans gave a significant moral boost that reflected on the pressure pattern in the final minutes.