Match Report
Erbil, 3rd with 80 points, sat 34 points above Naft (13th, 46). Recent form flatters Naft's table spot — 7th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 13th. In league terms the two rates read 0.79/0.89 for Naft and 1.58/0.79 for Erbil (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.21.
Naft had not lost in 7 games. Erbil had drawn their last four.
Across 10 recorded meetings, Naft have 2 wins to Erbil's 5, with 3 draws, at 2.7 goals per meeting. Whoever hosts gains little here: home teams have taken just 30% of the wins in this fixture.
The venue was Al Sina'a Stadium, with room for 5,150 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Erbil led 1-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-2.
Goal scorers
Erbil: Marlen Chobanov (45'), Gielan Luqman (90')
Key stats
Possession: Naft 52% · Erbil 48% · Total shots: 3-7 · On target: 3-2 · Corners: 4-0