Match Report
Malkiya (3rd, 7 pts) visited Al Quwa Al Jawiya (2nd, 12 pts) with 5 points between them. Malkiya ranked just 25th in the league on five-round form despite their 3rd table position. Against a league average of 1.73 goals per team per game, Al Quwa Al Jawiya ran at 1.83 scored and 1.17 conceded, Malkiya at 1.83 and 1.67.
11 matches unbeaten backed Al Quwa Al Jawiya's arrival, having scored in 10 consecutive games. Over the last five, Al Quwa Al Jawiya had taken 11 of 15 points to Malkiya's 3.
The venue was Karbala Sports City, with room for 30,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Al Quwa Al Jawiya led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-1.
Goal scorers
Al Quwa Al Jawiya: Emad Mohsin (20') · Malkiya: Israa Hamwiah (77')
Key stats
Possession: Al Quwa Al Jawiya 64% · Malkiya 36% · Total shots: 15-8 · On target: 7-3 · Corners: 11-1