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Goalless Standoff: Karma and Zakho Split the Points in an Iraqi Premier League Duel

27 December 2025

Goalless Standoff: Karma and Zakho Split the Points in an Iraqi Premier League Duel
Karma and Zakho end level in a tense Iraqi Premier League clash

Match Overview

The goalless draw defined the Karma vs Zakho clash on Saturday night, as the eighth round of Iraq's top league.

Both sides produced chances, with the Jordanian winger Ali Alwan testing the goalkeeper and keeping the supporters on edge until the final whistle.

The result lifted Karma to 14 points, placing them fifth on the table, just ahead of Zakho who sit sixth on goal difference.

Other league results

Sunday will conclude the round with Al-Zawraa facing Al-Minaa.

Elsewhere, Karkh beat Al-Ghraf 1-0 while Duhok defeated Najaf by the same score.

Al-Police were beaten by Al-Talaba, while Al-Kahraba were awarded a walkover against Al-Qasim due to incomplete numbers.

Elsewhere, Mosul drew 1-1 with Naft Missan; Aman Baghdad beat Norouz 1-0; Naft and Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya played to a 0-0 draw; leaders Erbil also drew 1-1 with Diyala.

Fans left the stadium buzzing.

Punchline: Even the referee's stopwatch needed a nap.

Punchline: Tomorrow's headline? A clean sheet, a brighter breakfast.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the result of Karma vs Zakho?

The match finished 0-0.

Where does Karma stand after the result?

Karma is fifth with 14 points, ahead of Zakho on goal difference.

What are some other results from the round?

Karkh beat Al-Ghraf 1-0; Duhok beat Najaf 1-0; Police lost to Talaba; Al-Kahraba were awarded walkover against Al-Qasim; Mosul drew with Naft Missan; Aman Baghdad beat Norouz; Naft drew with Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya; Erbil drew with Diyala.