Shafaq News/ Duhok Sports Club etched its name in thehistory books on Tuesday, clinching its first-ever AGCFF Gulf Club ChampionsLeague title with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Kuwait’s Al-Qadsia in the secondleg of the final.
Playing in front of a roaring home crowd at Duhok Stadium,the Iraqi side broke the deadlock in the 66th minute when Siaband Ageed firedthem ahead. Al-Qadsia struck back just four minutes later through MohammedSolah, setting up a tense finish. But in stoppage time, Brazilian strikerMarlon delivered the knockout blow, slotting home the winner in the 90+3rdminute to seal a legendary win.
The road to glory saw Duhok edge past Saudi Arabia’sAl-Ettifaq with consecutive 1-0 victories in the semifinals. Al-Qadsia reachedthe final after a gritty battle with UAE’s Al-Nasr—winning the first leg 1-0,falling 1-2 in the return, and advancing 4-3 on penalties.
With this unforgettable run, Duhok not only lifted the cupbut ignited a new chapter in Iraqi football.
