Match Report
Al Shorta defeated Al Najaf 2-1 in the Iraqi League. Before the match, Al Shorta were 2nd in the Iraqi League table with Al Najaf in 19th. The two sides have met 9 times (2018–2026). Al Shorta lead the head-to-head with 6 wins. Al Shorta had scored 69 goals this season (1.8 per game), Al Najaf had 31 (0.8 per game). Al Shorta's goals came from Leonel Ateba (45'), Leonel Ateba (90'); Al Najaf scored through Sajad Raad (71'). Match stats: possession 58%-42%, shots 15-2, on target 2-1, corners 2-1. Get the complete post-match breakdown with all statistics.
Al Shorta meet Al Najaf at Al Shorta Stadium in the Iraqi League.
The standings read 2nd (Al Shorta, 80 points) against 19th (Al Najaf, 24 points).
Across 9 meetings since 2018, honours split 6 to Al Shorta and 0 to Al Najaf, with 3 draws.
The match finished 2-1, with Al Shorta taking the points.
Goal scorers
Al Shorta: Leonel Ateba (45'), Leonel Ateba (90') · Al Najaf: Sajad Raad (71')
Key stats
Possession: Al Shorta 58% · Al Najaf 42% · Total shots: 15-2 · On target: 2-1 · Corners: 2-1