BAGHDAD (Interstat) — Al Talaba SC defeated Al Kahraba 1-0 on Friday, using a 57th-minute goal from Hussein Al Sawad to secure the result. Jafar Salmani provided the assist, and both Al Sawad and Salmani completed the match. Al Talaba SC controlled the only scoring moment, while Al Kahraba could not find an equalizer. The win moved Al Talaba SC to 1-0-1 in the competition and 1-0-1 across all competitions. Al Kahraba fell to 0-1-1 in the competition and 0-1-1 overall. Earlier this season, Al Talaba SC drew 0-0 with Al Shorta, and Al Kahraba drew 0-0 with Karbala. Al Talaba SC’s victory followed its opening draw, while Al Kahraba remains without a win after its second competition match. The contest featured few clear chances after the break, with Al Talaba SC protecting its narrow lead and Al Kahraba pressing late without success. Al Kahraba pushed more players forward in the closing stages, but Al Talaba SC held firm to preserve the clean sheet.