Know the date and time of Al-Zawraa's match against Al-Gharafa

Al-Zawraa are preparing for an important match against their guests Al-Gharafa tomorrow evening, Thursday, September 17, at Al-Zawraa Stadium in Baghdad, as part of the eighth round of the Iraqi Premier League.

The match kicks off at 9 PM Baghdad time, a crucial encounter for coach Haidar Ubaid's side ahead of the international break.

Al-Nawras enter the match in high spirits after a significant victory against their traditional rivals Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya, winning by one goal to nil, scored by the impressive Hiran Ahmed.

That victory not only gave Al-Zawraa three points, but also provided a huge morale boost and restored the fans' confidence in the team after a shaky start to the season.

The team has been performing exceptionally well lately, sitting second in the standings with 15 points, behind the leaders Al-Karma who have 17 points. This makes tomorrow's match a golden opportunity for the Nawariss to close the gap or even temporarily take the lead if the leaders stumble.

Al-Zawraa have a strong mix of experienced and young players this season, which was clearly evident in the match against Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya, showcasing tactical discipline and high fighting spirit until the final minutes.

The match against Al-Gharafa will be Al-Zawraa's last before the upcoming international break, so the coaching staff is aiming to achieve the best possible result and not drop any points.

A win tomorrow means entering the break in either second or first place, providing players with significant mental relief. However, any slip-up could return the team to complicated calculations given the close points among the top clubs.

On the other hand, Al-Gharafa, coming from the south of Iraq in Dhi Qar Governorate, are seeking to achieve a positive result against Al-Nawras despite the difficulty of the task.

Al-Gharafa are struggling this season with some technical and administrative issues, currently sitting in 19th place, second from bottom, with only 5 points. This has placed them under significant pressure since the start of the season.

In their last two encounters, the teams faced each other in the previous season. The first match ended in a goalless draw in Baghdad, while Al-Zawraa triumphed with a narrow 1-0 victory in Nasiriyah during the second phase.