BAGHDAD (Interstat) — Jafar Salmani scored in the 82nd minute to give Al Talaba SC a 1-0 home victory over Al Quwa Al Jawiya on Thursday at Al-Madina International Stadium. Salmani recorded the game’s only goal, and Al Talaba held the narrow lead after his late strike. The home side protected its advantage through the closing minutes. The visitors were unable to equalize after the goal. Al Talaba SC improved to 2-0-1 in the competition and 2-0-1 across all competitions. Al Quwa Al Jawiya fell to 1-1-1 in the competition and 1-2-1 overall. Al Talaba had previously beaten Al Kahraba 1-0 and drawn 0-0 with Al Shorta. Al Quwa Al Jawiya had beaten Al Mosul 3-0, lost 4-1 to Al Ain and drawn 0-0 with Al-Karma. The result left Al Talaba unbeaten in the competition and across all competitions this season.