Newroz 0, Naft Al-Basra 0

BASRA, Iraq (Interstat) — In a match defined by a late, disallowed goal and a flurry of yellow cards, Naft Al-Basra and Newroz played to a scoreless draw Wednesday in Iraqi League play at Al Faihaa Stadium. The contest appeared to be decided in the 82nd minute when Naft Al-Basra’s Ahmad Zamel found the back of the net, sending a jolt through the home crowd. The celebration was short-lived, however, as the goal was nullified by the officiating crew, leaving the match locked at 0-0, a result that stood through the final whistle. The decision to erase the lone goal… Read more...