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Al-Ittihad FC Showcases Authority in Baghdad Against Al Shorta
In a match held at the Al-Zawraa Stadium in Baghdad, Al-Ittihad FC demonstrated their superiority by defeating Al Shorta. The encounter, corresponding to the group stage of the AFC Champions League, was marked by intensity and cards.
Despite Al Shorta taking an early lead with a goal from B. Shakir in the 5th minute, assisted by M. Ashabi, Al-Ittihad FC reacted strongly. M. Diaby equalized in the 17th minute with an assist from M. Doumbia. Fabinho put the visiting team ahead in the 29th minute.
The second half brought more emotions. D. Pereira, from Al-Ittihad FC, was sent off after receiving his second yellow card in the 50th minute. However, the numerical disadvantage did not stop Al-Ittihad FC, who extended their lead with a double from H. Aouar (60′ and 76′), both goals assisted by M. Diaby.
Al Shorta, despite having more possession (57%) and more shots (20 in total), failed to convert their opportunities. Al-Ittihad FC, more effective, took advantage of their 13 shots to score four goals. The match ended with a clear victory for Al-Ittihad FC at the Al-Zawraa Stadium.
Al Shorta 1
Al-Ittihad FC 4
Substitutions al shorta: at minute 46 B. Moumouni came in and Mohammed Dawood went out., at minute 61 A. Qasim came in and H. Jabbar went out., at minute 68 H. Ali came in and A. Farhan went out., at minute 81 H. Jabbar came in and S. Abdulkadhim went out.
Substitutions al-ittihad fc: at minute 58 Roger came in and A. Al Ghamdi went out., at minute 78 A. Al Julaydan came in and S. Al Shehri went out., at minute 78 H. Aouar came in and A. Sharahili went out., at minute 88 M. Diaby came in and F. Al Saqour went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Al Shorta
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Al-Ittihad FC
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