Match Report
52 points separated the sides: Al Ansar 1st on 53, Al Ahed 2nd on 1. Al Ansar had been under-performing their position — 14th on five-round form against 1st in the table.
Momentum sat with Al Ansar, winners of their last five, having scored in 11 consecutive games. Over the last five, Al Ansar had taken 15 of 15 points to Al Ahed's 9.
16 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Al Ansar 8, draws 4, Al Ahed 4, at 2.75 goals per meeting. The last five meetings averaged 4 goals, well above the all-time 2.75.
Goal scorers
Al Ansar: Ali Tneich (27'), Hicham Houssem Eddine Khalfallah (31'), Malick El Hadji (51') · Al Ahed: Mohammad Nasser (8'), Mohammad Nasser (62'), Mario Manuel De Oliveira (68')
Key stats
Possession: Al Ansar 60% · Al Ahed 40% · Total shots: 15-13 · On target: 9-9 · Corners: 8-6