ZAKHO, Iraq (Interstat) — Zakho defeated Erbil SC 2-1 on Thursday at Zakho International Stadium in Zakho. Ismail Mihrab opened the scoring for Erbil SC in the 69th minute, with Alaa Raad assisting, and the match produced three goals in all. Ahmed scored for Zakho in the 80th minute, assisted by Mustafa Saadoon. Sherzod Temirov also recorded a goal for Zakho. Zakho secured the home win after Erbil SC took a 1-0 lead. Erbil SC is now 0-2-1 in the competition and 0-3-1 across all competitions. Zakho is 1-2 in the competition and 1-2 across all competitions. Before Thursday, Erbil SC had lost to Al Mosul at home, lost at Ajman and drawn at Naft Maysan SC. Zakho had lost at Al Naft SC Bagdad and lost at home to Newroz. Key performers included Mihrab, Raad, Ahmed, Saadoon and Temirov. Zakho earned its first win in the competition, while Erbil SC remained without a win.