Three essentials for Al-Zawraa to overcome Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya

Al-Zawraa enter tomorrow's match against Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya with their eyes on just 3 points. The coaching staff and players believe that this is enough to overcome the "curse" of the Hawks and maintain their momentum in the Iraqi Premier League table.

Al-Nawras head into the match with high spirits after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Al-Kahrabaa, thanks to a goal from Michael Cabrera. This win has raised the team's tally to 12 points and restored confidence among the players, especially with Al-Zawraa possessing the strongest attack in the league so far with 12 goals. The recent victory has provided the group with a significant morale boost ahead of their toughest domestic test.

Bassem Qassem is betting on the mental aspect before the technical one. "The winning mentality" is the most important weapon in the clásico, alongside a correct reading of the match from the sidelines and the implementation of all ideas by the players on the pitch. The coaching staff has urged the players to focus for 90 minutes and exploit the spaces against a team that is playing under the pressure of travel and the Asian tournament.

Despite the match taking place outside Baghdad at Karbala International Stadium, expectations indicate a remarkable turnout from Al-Nawras supporters. Karbala Stadium is considered a "good omen" for Al-Zawraa following their 2017 Super Cup victory, and this additional factor will provide the players with significant motivation on the pitch.