Match Report
In the standings it was Karbala 16th on 37 points, Baghdad 18th on 31 — separated by 6. Recent form flatters Baghdad's table spot — 4th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 18th.
Baghdad had not won in 5 games.
The venue was Sulaymaniyah Stadium, with room for 10,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-2.
Goal scorers
Karbala: K. Benarif (43') · Baghdad: E. Anang (9'), Redha Fadel (73')
Key stats
Total shots: 3-9 · On target: 2-4