Match Report
Al Shorta, 13th with 32 points, sat 15 points above Al-Ahli Atbara (17th, 17). The last five rounds placed Al Shorta 3rd in the league for form — higher than their 13th in the standings. Scoring rates set the scale: Al Shorta 1 scored and 1.59 conceded per game, Al-Ahli Atbara 0.81 and 2.25, with the league averaging 1.15.
A win had eluded Al-Ahli Atbara for 8 matches.
Al-Gadarf Stadium in Al-Gadarf hosted the game.




