Three reasons that gave Al Zawraa victory over Al Quwa Al Jawiya

Al Zawraa's 1-0 victory over Al Quwa Al Jawiya in Karbalaa was no coincidence. The numbers say one goal, but the details on and off the pitch decided the summit.

Al Zawraa players entered the match with a single motto: nothing less than three points. From the opening whistle, the desire and tactical commitment were evident.

The team was the most dominant and had the most chances on goal, even before any other events occurred. This attacking mentality and the players' confidence in themselves gave Al Zawraa a psychological edge in every duel, making them approach the match as if it were an early final.

The red card issued in the 12th minute after the referee reviewed the video technology and showed a direct red to Mohamed Sami changed all the calculations.

Completing the match with Al Quwa Al Jawiya down to ten players for more than 80 minutes gave Al Zawraa greater space and clearer control of the rhythm.

Al Zawraa invested in their numerical superiority with organized pressure, and from this advantage came Hiran Ahmed's goal in the 39th minute, which ended the first half in their favor.

Despite the match being held outside Baghdad at Karbalaa International Stadium, Al Zawraa's fans were present in force and played a significant role.

The continuous chanting and support from the stands gave the players a significant morale boost, especially during periods of play stagnation in the second half.

The Karbalaa Stadium started out like the land of the seagulls, with the crowd turning it into real pressure on the Al Quwa Al Jawiya players.