Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Al Ansar 2nd with 45 points, Al Ahli Nabatiya 5th with 22, 23 apart. Recent form told a different story for Al Ahli Nabatiya: only 22nd in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 5th. In league terms the two rates read 1.07/2.13 for Al Ahli Nabatiya and 3.67/1.6 for Al Ansar (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.78.
Al Ansar came in having won three on the spin, having scored in 7 consecutive games.
The venue was Amin Abdelnour Stadium, with room for 3,500 spectators. Al Ansar led 2-1 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 2-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Al Ahli Nabatiya: Baye Daour Badji (33'), Shadi Jouni (90') · Al Ansar: Hassan Maatouk (3'), Elhadji Malick Tall (15')
Key stats
Possession: Al Ahli Nabatiya 42% · Al Ansar 58% · Total shots: 22-19 · On target: 13-10 · Corners: 4-4