Match Report
Al Mosul, 12th on 47 points, faced a 19-point deficit to Al Talaba (4th, 66). Recent form told a different story for Al Talaba: only 16th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 4th. Scoring rates set the scale: Al Mosul 1.21 scored and 1.29 conceded per game, Al Talaba 1.39 and 0.92, with the league averaging 1.21.
Al Mosul had not won in 7 games.
The venue was Dohuk Stadium, with room for 20,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Al Talaba led 1-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 2-2.
Goal scorers
Al Mosul: Ibrahim Ghazi (83'), Jhostín Medranda (90') · Al Talaba: Karrar Al-Mukhtar (33'), Karrar Al-Mukhtar (90')
Key stats
Possession: Al Mosul 48% · Al Talaba 52% · Total shots: 11-7 · On target: 6-5 · Corners: 3-3