Al Zawraa secured a crucial 2-1 home victory over FC Goa in a tightly contested AFC Champions League 2 group stage match on November 27, 2025. The result gave the Iraqi side a vital three points in their quest to advance from the group. The home side took an early lead through a well-worked team move, but FC Goa fought back to level the score before halftime. The decisive moment came in the second half when Al Zawraa converted a penalty after a handball in the box, a decision confirmed by VAR. The match was a physical affair with several yellow cards shown, and Al Zawraa's defense held firm under late pressure to see out the win. This result moved Al Zawraa up the group table, while FC Goa was left to rue missed chances that could have earned them a point on the road.