The 1971–72 Iraq Central FA First Division was the 24th season of the Iraq Central FA Premier League (the top division of football in Baghdad and its neighbouring cities from 1948 to 1973), and the first after the return to the old name of First Division.[1] Aliyat Al-Shorta won the league title for the fourth time. Ali Kadhim won both the top scorer and best player awards.[2]
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| Season | 1971–72 |
|---|---|
| Champions | Aliyat Al-Shorta (4th title) |
| Relegated | Jami'at Baghdad |
| Top goalscorer | Ali Kadhim (6 goals) |
← 1970–71 (Iraq Central FA Premier League) 1972–73 → | |
League table edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aliyat Al-Shorta | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 11 | 4 | +7 | 11 | League Champions |
| 2 | Al-Mushat | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 6 | +7 | 9 | |
| 3 | Kahrabaa Al-Wusta | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 4 | +4 | 9 | |
| 4 | Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 9 | |
| 5 | Al-Sikak Al-Hadeed | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 12 | −1 | 7 | |
| 6 | Maslahat Naqil Al-Rukab | 7 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 10 | −4 | 5 | |
| 7 | Al-Firqa Al-Thalitha | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 13 | −7 | 3 | |
| 8 | Jami'at Baghdad | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 16 | −8 | 3 | Relegated to Iraq Central FA Second Division |
Source: Ali Al-Sabti Archive
Results edit
Top goalscorers edit
| Pos | Scorer | Goals | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
Ali Kadhim | 6
|
Al-Sikak Al-Hadeed |
2
|
Douglas Aziz | 5
|
Aliyat Al-Shorta |
| Salah Obeid | Al-Mushat | ||
| Qusay Abdul-Sattar | Jami'at Baghdad |
References edit
- ^ Iraqi Central League 1971-72
- ^ Al-Sabti, Ali. Iraqi League History 1956-1974. Iraq.