Diyala snatch late equaliser against Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya in the league

Diyala snatched a thrilling and late equaliser against Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya, ending the match 1-1. The game took place this evening as part of the eighth round of the Iraqi Premier League at the International Stadium.

The match started at a very ordinary pace in the first half, with average performances from both teams, but with a clear relative advantage for Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya, who tried to impose their control in midfield but without any real danger to Diyala's goal.

The Falcons had more possession and tried to build attacks, while Diyala relied on defensive organization, tactical discipline, and closing spaces against Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya's attack, resulting in a goalless first half amid a lackluster performance from both sides that did not meet the expectations of the attending fans.

In the second half, Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya improved slightly and increased the tempo, pressing harder to open the scoring. They succeeded in doing so in the 62nd minute through their player Mohammed Jawad, who put his team ahead and ignited the stands.

After the goal, Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya tried to maintain their lead and calm the game, but Diyala did not give up and gradually pushed forward in search of an equalizer. They began to pose some danger to the Falcons' goal as the minutes passed.

Diyala's pressure continued until the final moments of the match, where the orange team was awarded a penalty in the 96th minute, the last minute of added time. The player Dhulfiqar stepped up confidently and scored a dramatic goal that earned his team a valuable point from the jaws of Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya.

With this result, Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya have raised their tally to just 8 points, sitting in 12th place in the standings, a position that does not befit the history and name of the Falcons, who continue to struggle with inconsistent results this season. Meanwhile, Diyala have reached 9 points in 10th place, confirming that they are a tough and resilient team this season, capable of snatching points from the big teams.