Erbil Sting Defending Champs: Al-Shorta Suffer First Iraqi League Defeat
Erbil defeated Al-Shorta 1-0 at Franso Hariri Stadium, marking the defending champions’ first league loss this season. Shirzod Timirov struck the decisive goal in the 25th minute. Shorta’s dip in form follows their recent AFC Champions League setback and a disrupted buildup. Erbil surge to the top with 13 points, while Shorta sit fourth on nine, with a postponed match still on the docket.