Masafi Al-Shamal maintains slim lead over Al-Shorta in Iraqi Volleyball League after R10
With a crucial 3-1 victory over Al-Peshmerga, which included winning a lengthy first set 33-31, Masafi Al-Shamal effectively maintained their lead and increased their point total to 26. Al-Shorta gained two vital points after defeating Nineveh 3-2 (15-10 in the tie-breaker) after a grueling five-set match. They are now within 25 points of the leader as a result.
Erbil SC defeated Al-Muqdadiya 3-0 in Round 10 as well, securing third place (20 points) despite hotly disputed 26-24 scoreline in all three sets. Ghaz Al-Junoob (South Gas) defeated Al-Daghara 3-0 on the road to solidify their hold on fourth position (18 points).
Following these outcomes, the top rankings—first Masafi Al-Shamal (26 points), second Al-Shorta (25 points), third Erbil (20 points), and fourth South Gas (18 points)—confirm the close battle.
Now, attention turns to Round 11, which is set for Thursday, April 10. Prior to their much-anticipated Round 12 matchup, leaders Masafi Al-Shamal go to Nineveh, while second-place Al-Shorta travels to Al-Daghara. A crucial matchup between third-place Erbil and fifth-place Al-Peshmerga is also included in the round.
The Iraqi Volleyball League promises more exciting combat with just one point separating the leaders, increasing anticipation for the pivotal Round 12 matchup between Masafi Al-Shamal and Al-Shorta.
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