KARBALA (Interstat) — Al Gharraf defeated Karbala 2-1 on Friday at Karbala Stadium, using goals in the seventh and 74th minutes to secure the road result. Hassan Dakhel opened the scoring in the seventh minute, and Ghaleb H. added Al Gharraf’s second in the 74th. Karim A. pulled Karbala within one in the 81st, but the home side could not find an equalizer. Hassan Dakhel and Hamza Al Rimi each recorded a goal over 90 minutes for Al Gharraf. Austin Amutu provided a 90-minute assist on Karbala’s goal, while Abdelelah Faisal supplied a 90-minute assist for Al Gharraf. Al Gharraf’s season record in the competition and across all competitions is now one win, no losses and one draw. Karbala’s record in the competition and across all competitions is now no wins, one loss and one draw. Al Gharraf previously drew with Al Golan, while Karbala previously drew at Al Kahraba.