Match Report
Al Kahrabaa claimed a 2-1 victory over Newroz SC in the Iraqi League. Before the match, Al Kahrabaa were 17th in the Iraqi League table with Newroz SC in 8th. Head-to-head (2022–2026): 7 matches, 2 wins for Al Kahrabaa, 2 for Newroz SC, 3 drawn. Al Kahrabaa had scored 44 goals this season (1.2 per game), Newroz SC had 49 (1.3 per game). Al Kahrabaa's goals came from Lucas Esquerdinha (30'), Ameer Ayad (76'); Newroz SC scored through Ali Khalil (73'). Match stats: possession 41%-59%, shots 5-10, on target 3-5, corners 0-12. The numbers behind the result — ratings, events and stats — are all above.
The matchup in the Iraqi League brings together Al Kahrabaa and Newroz SC at Al Taji Stadium.
Newroz SC arrive 8th with 57 points; the hosts, Al Kahrabaa, are 17th with 39.
In their head-to-head record since 2022, the two sides have met 7 times, with 2 wins for Al Kahrabaa, 2 for Newroz SC and 3 draws.
Full time brought a 2-1 scoreline, and with it the win for Al Kahrabaa.
Goal scorers
Al Kahrabaa: Lucas Esquerdinha (30'), Ameer Ayad (76') · Newroz SC: Ali Khalil (73')
Key stats
Possession: Al Kahrabaa 41% · Newroz SC 59% · Total shots: 5-10 · On target: 3-5 · Corners: 0-12