Peshmerga Sulaymaniya SC vs. Al Hashd Al Shade – Iraq Premier Division, 21 May 2026

Peshmerga Sulaymaniya SC produced a dominant performance to defeat Al Hashd Al Shade 2-0 at home in the Iraq Premier Division. The hosts controlled proceedings from start to finish, with a goal in each half securing a comfortable victory.

Match Overview

Played at the Sulaymaniya Stadium on 21 May 2026, Peshmerga Sulaymaniya SC made their home advantage count. They created numerous chances and were only denied a bigger margin by some resolute goalkeeping from the visitors.

Key Moments

• 17th minute: Peshmerga Sulaymaniya took the lead – a beautiful team move ended with captain Kawa Hama slicing a shot inside the far post.
• 55th minute: The second goal arrived when winger Sherko Karim cut inside and fired low into the bottom corner.
• 70th minute: Al Hashd Al Shade had their best opportunity but striker Mohammed Abbas hit the crossbar from close range.

Tactical Story

Peshmerga Sulaymaniya lined up in a fluid 4-2-3-1 that overloaded the flanks, leaving Al Hashd Al Shade chasing shadows. The home side’s press was effective, forcing turnovers high up the pitch. Al Hashd Al Shade attempted to counter through long balls, but the central defence pairing of Rizgar Mohammed and Younis Shakor dealt with everything comfortably.

Standout Players

• Kawa Hama (Peshmerga Sulaymaniya): The captain led by example with a goal and a tireless midfield display.
• Rizgar Mohammed (Peshmerga Sulaymaniya): Won all aerial duels and marshalled the backline.

Season Impact

The win lifts Peshmerga Sulaymaniya SC to 4th in the Iraq Premier Division, strengthening their claim for a continental qualification spot. Al Hashd Al Shade stay 11th, needing to regroup quickly to avoid slipping towards the relegation scrap.