Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Al Ramadi (20th, 40 pts) held a 15-point advantage over Salahaddin (32nd, 25 pts). Al Ramadi's recent output outran their position: 4th on form over five rounds, 20th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Salahaddin 0.82 scored and 1.55 conceded per game, Al Ramadi 0.94 and 1, with the league averaging 1.08.
Three consecutive draws preceded this one for Salahaddin. Al Ramadi's last three games had all finished level.


