Air Force achieved an important victory over its host Al-Minaa with two unanswered goals, this Saturday evening at Al-Minaa Olympic Stadium, as part of the 32nd round of the Iraqi Stars League.

The 'Hawks' regained their winning rhythm after two consecutive draws and raised their tally to 74 points, widening the gap with Al-Shorta to 7 points with 5 rounds remaining in the season.

The match started cautiously from both sides, with a relative advantage for Air Force in possession and trying to impose its pace. The Baghdad attempts paid off in the 22nd minute when Mohamed Jawad exploited a ball inside the penalty area to place it in the net, announcing his team's lead.

The goal gave the 'Hawks' comfort in managing the game, while Al-Minaa tried to respond through quick counterattacks, but the Air Force defense remained solid and did not give the hosts a real chance to equalize.

The same scenario continued in the second half, with Al-Minaa relying on defensive consolidation and waiting for a mistake from the guest, but Mohamed Jawad confirmed his presence again in the 61st minute, after following a rebound and confidently shooting to add the second goal, ending the 'Sailors' hopes of a comeback.

Air Force's victory came at a crucial time, after Al-Shorta reduced the gap to 4 points following their win over Al-Naft. The 'Hawks' did not allow the competitor to narrow the distance further and restored the gap to 7 points, putting them on the brink of official crowning.