Revelation of what happened in the Al-Karma and Erbil match in the Stars League

Franco Hariri Stadium in Erbil witnessed unfortunate events unrelated to sports last night after the match between Erbil and Al-Karma in the seventh round of the Iraq Stars League, which ended with the guests winning 2-1.

The match that was supposed to end with a handshake between the two teams turned into a scene of chaos and serious assaults against Al-Karma fans and the team bus after the final whistle.

After the match ended with Al-Karma's victory, a number of Erbil fans directly attacked the stands allocated for the visiting supporters.

Eyewitnesses confirmed that the assault involved beatings with hands and seats, forcing Al-Karma fans to remain trapped inside the stadium until the early hours, fearing for their safety and unable to leave until a long time and the intervention of security forces.

The events did not stop there. As Al-Karma's bus was leaving the stadium, the same fans openly and unsportingly threw stones at the bus, in a scene captured by videos circulating on social media.

Serious violations led to injuries among Al-Karma fans, including a child who suffered a direct blow to the head, sparking widespread outrage in the Iraqi sports community.

The events at François Hariri are not an isolated incident. Fans of Erbil, according to observers, have always caused problems in previous periods and repeat the same scenario with more than one club, whether in Erbil or outside it.

Despite previous sanctions, it seems that the phenomenon is repeating itself without any real deterrent.

Legal and disciplinary actions are expected to be taken against Erbil and its fans by the Disciplinary Committee of the Iraq Football Association.

According to the regulations, the penalty could reach:

There may be a hefty financial penalty on the club.

Fans will be banned from attending several home matches.

3. The team's matches will be moved to a neutral venue in case of repeated violations.

Sources within the federation confirmed that the match observer and referee's report detailed all the violations, along with video clips, and that a decision will be issued in the coming days.

The Iraq Stars League is witnessing a development in competition and fan engagement this season, but such events set the tournament back.

What happened to Al-Karma fans should not go unnoticed. Protecting visiting fans and club buses is the responsibility of the organizer, and any leniency will encourage the repetition of chaos.