Electric Sparks in Iraq: Jawiya Edge Kahraba as Karmah Keeps Lead in Round 15

Match Summary

Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya secured a thrilling 2-0 victory away at Al-Kahraba on Wednesday night in the 15th round of the Iraqi Premier League.

Essam Al-Sobhi and Mohammad Jawad scored in the 13th and 89th minutes, while the Burkinabé Mohammed Watara of Al-Kahraba was sent off in stoppage time at 45+5.

Under Oman’s coach Rashid Jaber, Jawiya moved to 31 points in second place, trailing leaders Karmah by one point and ahead of Erbil on goal difference.

In the same round, Duhok and Al-Zawraa played to a goalless draw.

Al-Zawraa’s tally rose to 27 points in sixth, while Duhok sits 11th with 22 points.

Other results saw Al-Minaa and Naft draw 0-0, while Mosul beat Al-Qasim 3-2.

Punchline: If football were a sniper, today every shot hit the target—net, please, and thank you.

Punchline: And for the defense, tonight the goalposts filed for overtime—tight security, folks.