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West Asia Wrap: Al Karma take charge in Iraq; Al Faisaly surge in Jordan
Doha: Al Karma are setting the pace in the Iraq Stars League, moving two points clear at the top after edging Zakho.
The race in Jordan is beginning to take shape while the other West Asian leagues were not in action due to the international break.

Iraq: Al Karma two ahead 
Paul Bassene's strike secured Al Karma a 1-0 win against Zakho as they moved two points clear at the top of the Iraq Stars League.

The Senegalese forward scored in the 65th minute as Al Karma took advantage of Sipho Mbule's sending off in the 50th minute.

Al Karma, who moved up to 20 points, also ended the match with 10 men following a red card for Daniel Ajibola in second-half stoppage time.

Al Zawraa are second after a 2-0 win against Al Gharraf with Erbil a point adrift in third thanks to an emphatic 3-0 victory against Karbala. 

Defending champions Air Force SC settled for a fifth draw after being held 1-1 by Diyala.
Jordan: Al Faisaly, Al Ramtha set pace 
Al Faisaly moved into pole position in Jordan following an impressive 4-0 win against Al Baqa'a on Sunday.

The victory took Al Faisaly to seven points, level with Al Ramtha.

Abdel Rahman Al Daraiseh was the hero as Al Ramtha edged Al Wehdat 1-0 to move to the top of the Jordanian Pro League.

Al Daraiseh scored in the 74th minute to take Al Ramtha to seven points. Al Jazeera are third on five points following a goalless draw with Al Arabi.

Defending champions Al Hussein settled for a 3-3 draw with Shabab Al Ordon.