Match Report
28 points separated the sides: Al Ahli 3rd on 81, Al Taawoun 6th on 53. Al Taawoun's recent output lagged their position: 12th on form over five rounds while 6th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Al Taawoun 1.74 scored and 1.35 conceded per game, Al Ahli 2.09 and 0.74, with the league averaging 1.5.
Across 8 recorded meetings, Al Taawoun have 2 wins to Al Ahli's 6, with 0 draws, at 3.88 goals per meeting. History points to goals: 75% of the meetings had three or more, and both sides scored in 63%.
King Abdullah Sport City Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 5,000. On the scoreboard, Al Ahli led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 1-2.
Goal scorers
Al Taawoun: Angelo Fulgini (55') · Al Ahli: Ivan Toney (17'), Roger Ibañez (79')
Key stats
Possession: Al Taawoun 56% · Al Ahli 44% · Total shots: 15-9 · On target: 4-4 · Corners: 7-1