Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Al Arabi Saudi 4th with 59 points, Al Taraji 18th with 21, 38 apart. Scoring rates set the scale: Al Arabi Saudi 1.91 scored and 1.09 conceded per game, Al Taraji 0.82 and 1.94, with the league averaging 1.33.
13 games without a win framed Al Taraji's arrival.
The match was played at Department of Education Stadium (capacity 10,000). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Al Arabi Saudi led 4-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 6-0.
Goal scorers
Al Arabi Saudi: Romell Quioto (32'), O. John (11'), O. John (45'), Romell Quioto (27'), Romell Quioto (56'), Jobson (79')
Key stats
Possession: Al Arabi Saudi 56% · Al Taraji 44% · Total shots: 22-5 · On target: 11-1 · Corners: 3-0