Iraq FA sets quarterfinal and semifinal fixtures in Baghdad youth leagues

BAGHDAD, Iraq — The Iraqi Football Federation has released the schedule for the U21 quarterfinals and U19 semifinals in the Baghdad region, with four U21 matches set for Friday at 16:15 local time. In the U21 quarterfinals, Al-Hurriya will face Al-Siyaha at Al-Hurriya Stadium, Police Vehicles against Al-Salih at Al-Tahaddi Stadium, Samarra against Air Defense at Samarra Stadium, and Al-Taji against Al-Adala at Al-Taji Stadium. The U19 semifinals will pair Air Defense with Police Vehicles at Wasit Electricity Stadium, and Al-Mithaq against Al-Radd at Al-Tahaddi Stadium. Both ties are scheduled for Saturday at the same kickoff time. Winners in each category will advance to the next round, according to the federation.