Hussein Abdul Wahid reveals the secret to victory over Al Naft

After the thrilling marathon match held at the Al Shaab International Stadium in the 13th round of the Iraq Stars League, in which Al Shorta secured a valuable victory with a score of 2-1 against second-placed Al Naft, the press conference and media statements from the green brigade were filled with impressions of pride and cautious satisfaction following this triumphant win that ignited the battle for the top.

Al-Shorta's coach, Hussein Abdul Wahid, expressed his immense happiness with the valuable three points, confirming that the match was not easy at all against a well-organized opponent with great qualities and a prominent position in the standings.

Hussein Abdul Wahid said after the match:

"We know well the value and quality of Al Naft; they have been a tough opponent and fierce competitor at various stages of the match. The quick response from our players after the equalizing goal in the second half reflects the character of the champion team and their high mentality in dealing with major encounters."

He added regarding the tactical performance and absences:

"The team delivered a great match despite the continuous pressure and the succession of matches. We succeeded in applying our tactical ideas and I thank all the players for their discipline and commitment, and we promise the fans to continue working with the same spirit and pace to reach the goal we all aspire to."

For his part, the man of the match and the architect of the starting bullet, young player Abdullah Basim, expressed his immense joy at scoring the first goal for Iraq in the 6th minute, directly contributing to paving the way for his team's victory.

Abdullah Basim stated after leaving the match:

"Thank God and thanks for this very important win at a perfect time against a direct competitor. The goal I scored in the early minutes is the result of the effort and complete teamwork from all my teammates and adherence to the coaching staff's instructions."

Bassem concluded his statements by sending a special greeting to the club's fans:

"The Al-Shorta fans are our primary supporters at every stage, and I dedicate this victory to them first and foremost. We will continue to fight in every match to collect all the points and confirm our right to be in the title race."

With this deserved victory, Al-Shorta has raised its tally to 24 points, moving up to third place in the Iraq Stars League, allowing them to reorganize with confidence and high morale. Meanwhile, Al Naft's tally remains at 25 points in second place after a match in which they delivered a high-quality performance, keeping them a tough contender in the competition.