Al-Zawraa coach Luay Salah confirmed that the victory over Al-Talaba with a clean sheet in the capital derby was important from a tactical standpoint, emphasizing that the three points represent a significant step in the team's journey towards securing its place in the top four.

The coach and team captain, Maytham Jabbar, spoke at the press conference following the match, praising the discipline and focus shown by 'The Gulls' despite numerous absences.

Luay Salah described the match as 'highly tactical,' noting that the three points achieved by the team are different from the rest of the season's matches. He said, 'Not conceding goals was important against a good team with an exceptional coach.'

He added that the preparation for the confrontation was good, and everyone was focused from the start of the match, explaining that the team could have increased their goal tally if they had better utilized the available opportunities.

Salah praised the development of the team's lines despite the numerical shortage. He said, 'Gradually, the team's lines have become better despite the many absences.'

He concluded with a message to Al-Zawraa fans, asking them to continue supporting the players to keep achieving good results in the upcoming rounds.

For his part, team captain Maytham Jabbar considered the victory deserved and important over Al-Zawraa's closest competitors in the top four race. He explained, 'We delivered an outstanding performance, and everyone was highly focused.'

Jabbar expressed his full readiness to serve the team in any position the coach needs, affirming that the team's spirit made the difference in this tough encounter.

The victory raised Al-Zawraa's tally to 62 points, jumping to fourth place and surpassing Al-Talaba, which fell to fifth place with 61 points.

'The Gulls' proved they are capable of deciding big encounters even with limited options, while Al-Talaba missed the chance to reclaim fourth place at a critical time.