Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya Defeats Naft Maysan with a Clean Double

Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya achieved an important victory over its host Naft Maysan with a score of 2-0, in the match that brought them together on Thursday evening at the Maysan Olympic Stadium within the 37th round of the Iraqi Stars League. The victory confirmed the champion's superiority and ended the match in their favor in the final minutes after an offensive struggle that lasted for more than 80 minutes.

The match started with a clear advantage for Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya from the whistle, as the Hawks imposed their control over the course of play and succeeded in possession and moving the ball in Naft Maysan's areas. The host team relied on defensive cohesion and playing on counterattacks, successfully closing spaces in front of the champion’s key players.

Despite the control, coach Rashid Jaber's squad failed to translate the advantage into goals during the first half. Attempts to penetrate from the center and flanks did not find their way to the net, ending the first half in a goalless draw amidst an organized defensive performance from Naft Maysan.

The second half followed the same pace as the first in terms of field advantage for Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya, but without real offensive effectiveness. Naft Maysan maintained its organization and retreated to its areas, relying on clearing all crosses and shots from outside the area.

In the 84th minute, Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya managed to break the deadlock after a series of quick passes reached Ruslan Hanon, who placed the ball in the net, announcing the Hawks' lead. The goal came late but gave the team a significant moral boost and disrupted the calculations of the hosts, who were on the verge of securing a valuable point.

Naft Maysan tried to respond quickly in search of an equalizer and opened its lines, giving Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya additional spaces in the final third. The Hawks capitalized on this optimally, with striker Mohammed Jawad adding the second goal in the 95th minute, officially deciding the match before the final whistle.

The second goal confirmed the champion mentality of Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya players and their ability to decide the match even in the dying moments, despite already securing the title beforehand. Mohammed Jawad concluded the season in the best way, sending a message that the team plays with a champion's identity until the last second.

With this victory, Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya raised its tally to 86 points, strengthening its lead in the Iraqi Stars League and continuing its journey without defeat until the penultimate round. The team proved it deserved the shield through consistency and stability in results throughout the season.

On the other hand, Naft Maysan's tally froze at 40 points in 17th place, but it remains officially assured of staying in the top league. The team did what it had to defensively but lacked the offensive solutions to secure at least a point against the league champion.