Police face Al-Shamal in the league on September 12

On Saturday evening, September 12, Al-Shorta will meet Al-Shamal at the Al-Qafas Stadium in the capital Baghdad at 9 PM, as part of the seventh round of the Iraq Stars 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 Al-Shamal's ambitions 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 not up to expectations.

Al-Shamal currently sits in fifth place with 11 points, and the coaching staff led by Sami Al-Trabelsi is looking to continue their series of positive results and reduce the gap with the leading teams.

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

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

Al-Shamal are currently in 12th place with 6 points, which they have gathered from one win, three draws, and two losses. The numbers indicate that the team possesses defensive solidity and excels in counter-attacking play, a style that has unsettled larger teams.