Before the start of the 13th round of the Iraqi Stars League football championship, the term 'defeat' applied to only 3 teams: Erbil, Al-Shorta, and Al-Qasim. These were the only teams that had not yet suffered a loss in the tournament. The situation in the league table was tense, and every match was crucial for teams vying for the lead. Meanwhile, the other teams already had at least one defeat on their record. This fact highlighted the unique position of the 'Big Three' and created additional interest in the upcoming matches.
