Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Al Akhdoud (2nd, 68 pts) held a 29-point advantage over Al-Ain (14th, 39 pts). On recent form Al Okhdoud sat only 13th league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 2nd overall. In league terms the two rates read 1/1.35 for Al-Ain and 1.88/1.03 for Al Akhdoud (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.16.
Al Akhdoud had not lost in 5 games.
The venue was King Saud Sport City Stadium, with room for 7,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Al Akhdoud led 2-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-2.
Goal scorers
Al-Ain: I. Chenihi (90') · Al Akhdoud: M. Douglas (18'), B. Hakimi (3')
Key stats
Total shots: 16-10 · On target: 9-2 · Corners: 2-4