Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Al Anwar (11th, 41 pts) held a 20-point advantage over Al Arabi Saudi (17th, 21 pts). Al Arabi Saudi had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 12th in the league over the last five rounds against 17th overall. Per game in the league, Al Anwar were scoring 1.56 and conceding 1.59, Al Arabi Saudi 0.71 and 1.97, against a competition average of 1.48 goals per team per game.
Al Arabi Saudi entered with five losses in a row. Over the last five, Al Anwar had taken 6 of 15 points to Al Arabi Saudi's 0.
The venue was Al Anwar Club Stadium, with room for 2,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Al Anwar led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 3-0.
Goal scorers
Al Anwar: Rédha Bensayah (36'), Marlon Santos (88'), Rédha Bensayah (84')
Key stats
Possession: Al Anwar 55% · Al Arabi Saudi 45% · Total shots: 16-13 · On target: 9-0 · Corners: 4-4