The 2017 Iraqi Super Cup was the 8th edition of the Iraqi Super Cup, and the first since the competition's name was changed from Iraqi Perseverance Cup to Iraqi Super Cup. The match was contested between the Baghdad rivals, Al-Zawraa and Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya, at Karbala International Stadium in Karbala. It was played on 17 November 2017 as a curtain-raiser to the 2017–18 season. Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya made their 5th appearance in the Super Cup while Al-Zawraa extended their record to 6 appearances. Al-Zawraa won the cup on penalties for the club's 4th title, a record.[1]
![]() Karbala International Stadium in Karbala hosted the match. | |||||||
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Al-Zawraa won 3–0 on penalties | |||||||
Date | 17 November 2017 | ||||||
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Venue | Karbala International Stadium, Karbala | ||||||
Referee | Mohanad Qasim | ||||||
Attendance | 30,000 | ||||||
Before the game, the Iraq Football Association decided that if the final was to finish as a draw after 90 minutes, the match would go straight to a penalty shootout, with no extra-time played. This turned out to be the case due to the last-minute Al-Zawraa equalising goal from Ali Rehema.
Pre-match
editIraq international goalkeeper Wissam Gassid, who played for both clubs, had a retirement ceremony before kick-off.
Match
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editAl-Quwa Al-Jawiya | 1–1 | Al-Zawraa |
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Mohsin 14' | Rehema 90 5' | |
Penalties | ||
Mobayed Ali Bari Antić |
0–3 | Jwayed Sabah Mahmoud |
Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya
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Al-Zawraa
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Match rules
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Iraqi Super Cup 2017 winner |
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Al-Zawraa 4th title |
References
edit- ^ Iraqi Super Cup, goalzz.com
- ^ 2017 Iraqi Super Cup, RSSSF