The 1997–98 Iraq FA Cup was the 21st edition of the

Iraq FA Cup The Iraq FA Cup, known as the Iraq Cup ( ar, كأس العراق) in Arabic, is an annual knockout football competition in men's domestic Iraqi football. First held in the 1948–49 season for clubs and institutions before returning in 1975–76 ...

as a clubs-only competition. The tournament was won by

Al-Zawraa Al-Zawraa Sports Club ( ar, نادي الزوراء الرياضي) is an Iraqi sports club based in Utayfia, Karkh District (near Tigris River), Baghdad. Their football team compete in the Iraqi Premier League, the top-flight of Iraqi footbal ...

for the 12th time in their history, beating

Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya ( ar, نادي القوة الجوية الرياضي, lit=Air Force Club) is an Iraqi sports club based in Rusafa District, Baghdad that competes in the Iraqi Premier League, the top-flight of Iraqi football. Founded in 1931 ...

4–3 on penalties in the final after a 1–1 draw.The Al-Zawraa Archival Encyclopedia - 1997/98 Season
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Bracket

Matches

Quarter-finals

First legs

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Second legs

''Al-Shorta won 6–2 on aggregate.'' ---- ''Al-Zawraa won 5–1 on aggregate.'' ---- ''Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya won 3–1 on aggregate.'' ---- ''Salahaddin won 1–0 on aggregate.''

Semi-finals

First legs

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Second legs

''Al-Zawraa won 3–1 on aggregate.'' ---- ''Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya won 3–1 on aggregate.''

Final

References

External links

Iraqi Football Website
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