The 1980–81 Iraq FA Cup was the fifth edition of the Iraq FA Cup as a club competition. The tournament was won by Al-Zawraa for the third time, beating 1980–81 Iraqi National League champions Al-Talaba 1–0 in the final with a goal from Thamir Yousef.[1] Al-Zawraa's previous results in the tournament included a 3–0 win over Al-Najaf, a 2–0 win over Al-Amana and a 1–0 win over Al-Shabab.[2] Al-Talaba's previous results were a 6–5 penalty shootout win over Al-Shorta, a 2–0 win over Al-Ittihad and a 1–0 win over Al-Minaa.

1980–81 Iraq FA Cup
Tournament details
CountryIraq
Dates8 May – 15 June 1981
Teams40
Final positions
ChampionsAl-Zawraa
(3rd title)
Runner-upAl-Talaba

Matches

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Final

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Al-Zawraa1–0Al-Talaba
Yousef  
Iraq FA Cup
1980–81 winner
Al-Zawraa
3rd title

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