Duhok turn the tables on Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya to secure an important win in the league

Duhok secured a valuable and thrilling victory against Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya with a score of 2-1 on Thursday evening at Duhok Stadium, in the framework of the fifth round of the Iraq Stars League.

Al Quwa Al Jawiya started the match strongly and managed to snatch the lead early on. In the 16th minute, Saad Abdulameer rose high and converted a cross with a precise header that found the back of the net, giving the capital team the advantage.

Duhok quickly regained their balance after the goal. The first half was generally balanced with a relative advantage for the home side, who tried to reach Mohammed Saleh's goal in various ways.

In the 51st minute of first-half stoppage time, Duhok were awarded a penalty after a foul inside the area. Syrian star Mahmoud Al-Mawas stepped up to take it, but goalkeeper Mohammed Saleh excelled and saved it brilliantly, keeping the score unchanged.

The first half ended with Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya leading by a goal to nil.

The second half was completely different. Duhok entered with clear determination and resolve, and they were the better and more dangerous side from the beginning.

The continuous pressure resulted in a second penalty in the 74th minute. This time, Brazilian Igor Henrique stepped up and calmly converted it into an equalising goal, bringing the match back to square one and igniting the stands.

Duhok did not settle for a draw. The team continued to attack in search of a win, and in the 90th minute, the decisive moment arrived. Igor Henrique appeared once again and scored the second goal that turned the match around, unleashing great joy in the Duhok stadium.

With this win, Duhok finally breathes a sigh of relief. The first victory of the season came at an important time and gave the team a significant morale boost ahead of the upcoming rounds.

Reaching 7 points and jumping to 7th place restores confidence for the players, coaching staff, and fans who have waited a long time for this moment.

Al Quwa Al Jawiya's situation looks bleak. The champions of the last edition are still searching for their first win. With only 4 points from 5 rounds, and sitting in 14th place, it serves as a strong warning for the management and coaching staff.