Date and time of the Al-Shorta vs North Gas match in the league

On Saturday evening, September 12, Al-Shorta will meet North Gas at Al-Qafas Stadium in the capital Baghdad at 9 PM, as part of the seventh round of the Iraqi Premier League.

A match that seems straightforward on paper for the hosts, but the circumstances of the newly promoted team make it a real test for the ambitions of the hosts to continue their march towards the top.

Al-Shorta enter the match with high spirits after regaining some of their stature. The team comes off an important victory against Al-Gharafa, winning 2-1 in the last round, a win that provided the players with a significant morale boost after a season start that was below expectations.

Al-Qaythara currently sit in fifth place with 11 points, as coach Sami Al-Trabelsi aims to continue their positive run and close the gap with the leading teams.

Sources from within the team have confirmed that the focus is solely on securing all three points, especially as the match takes place at the Cage Stadium and in front of the fans. This requires the players to apply pressure from the start and not give the opponent any opportunity.

In contrast, North Gas has made a notable appearance so far considering its capabilities and being newly promoted to the Stars League. The team has not been an easy target for any opponent and has left its mark in more than one match.

Ghaz Al-Shamal sit 12th in the league with 6 points from one win, three draws, and two losses. The statistics indicate that the team possesses defensive solidity and excels in counter-attacking play, a style that has unsettled larger teams.