Match Report
Al Zawra'a (5th, 66 pts) visited Al Shorta (2nd, 80 pts) with 14 points between them. Al Zawra'a had been under-performing their position — 16th on five-round form against 5th in the table.
Defeat had not touched Al Shorta in 15 games, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Al Zawra'a were unbeaten in 8, having scored in 13 consecutive games.
9 meetings are on record — 4 won by Al Shorta, 2 by Al Zawra'a, 3 drawn, at 2 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 22% of the meetings went to the host. Historically tight: 33% of the meetings went beyond two goals.
Goal scorers
Al Shorta: Leonel Ateba (69') · Al Zawra'a: Hiran Ahmed (29'), Hiran Ahmed (21')
Key stats
Possession: Al Shorta 59% · Al Zawra'a 41% · Total shots: 15-10 · On target: 4-3 · Corners: 5-0