Match Report
Baghdad beat Al-Karma 2-1 at home in the Iraqi League. Before the match, Baghdad were 18th in the Iraqi League table with Al-Karma in 6th. Baghdad had scored 43 goals this season (1.1 per game), Al-Karma had 53 (1.4 per game). Baghdad's goals came from Hussain Taleb (68'), Haydar Salem (31'); Al-Karma scored through Ahmed Abdelkader (76'). Match stats: possession 29%-71%, shots 2-3, on target 3-4, corners 0-8. See the full match report, player ratings and detailed statistics above.
It is Baghdad versus Al-Karma in the Iraqi League at Bagdad Stadium.
Al-Karma arrive 6th with 65 points; the hosts, Baghdad, are 18th with 32.
Baghdad came out on top: the game ended 2-1.
The venue was Bagdad Stadium, with room for 3,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Baghdad led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Baghdad: Hussain Taleb (68'), Haydar Salem (31') · Al-Karma: Ahmed Abdelkader (76')
Key stats
Possession: Baghdad 29% · Al-Karma 71% · Total shots: 2-3 · On target: 3-4 · Corners: 0-8