BAQUBAH, Iraq (Interstat) — Diyala scored twice to defeat visiting Naft Maysan SC 2-0 Friday, using a first-half strike and a stoppage-time finish to secure its first win of the competition. Nassim Sioud opened the scoring in the 27th minute, finishing Diyala’s best early chance. Muntadher Abdulsada provided the assist. Zidane Jabbar added the second in the 90th minute plus 11, sealing the result after Naft Maysan SC had pushed forward. Naft Maysan finished with 10 men after Ahmed M. was sent off in the 90th minute plus seven. Diyala’s defense held firm for the shutout. The result leaves Naft Maysan SC with no wins, one loss and one draw in the competition and across all competitions, while Diyala improves to one win and one loss in both. Naft Maysan SC remains without a victory after its previous draw with Erbil SC. Diyala had lost its previous match at Al Naft SC Bagdad. Diyala’s Nassim Sioud and Zidane Jabbar each scored, and Muntadher Abdulsada recorded an assist. Naft Maysan SC could not convert its chances and finished the match without a goal. Diyala next will look to build on the victory.