Amanat Baghdad 0-1 Al-Kahraba Club: Late Strike Decides Tight Iraq Stars League Contest

A solitary goal was enough to separate Amanat Baghdad and Al-Kahraba Club on 15 May 2026 in the Iraq Stars League. The visitors snatched a 1-0 victory in a match defined by defensive resilience and a moment of individual brilliance.

The first half was a tense affair with few clear-cut chances. Amanat Baghdad enjoyed more possession but struggled to break down a well-organized Al-Kahraba rearguard. Both sides cancelled each other out, and the deadlock remained intact heading into the interval.

The decisive moment came in the 72nd minute. A quick counter-attack caught the Amanat defence out of position, and the Al-Kahraba forward slotted home from a tight angle. Despite intense pressure in the final 20 minutes, the home side could not find an equaliser. The best opportunity came from a header that flashed just wide of the post.

The win lifted Al-Kahraba into a mid-table position in the Iraq Stars League standings, while Amanat Baghdad will rue their inability to convert possession into goals. Both teams will look to build on this performance in their upcoming fixtures.