Match Report
Al Najaf, 19th on 24 points, faced a 20-point deficit to Al Gharraf (14th, 44). The last five rounds placed Al Najaf 9th in the league for form — higher than their 19th in the standings. Against a league average of 1.21 goals per team per game, Al Gharraf ran at 1.05 scored and 1.13 conceded, Al Najaf at 0.82 and 1.79.
Five consecutive defeats weighed on Al Gharraf.
The venue was Nasiriyah International Stadium, with room for 20,000 spectators. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 1-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Al Gharraf: Magnime Agbotcho (67')
Key stats
Possession: Al Gharraf 59% · Al Najaf 41% · Total shots: 9-9 · On target: 3-2 · Corners: 3-3


