Match Report
Al Arabi Saudi, 12th with 39 points, sat 15 points above Al Safa (18th, 24). In league terms the two rates read 1/2.06 for Al Safa and 1.5/1.74 for Al Arabi Saudi (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.3.
15 games without a win framed Al Safa's arrival. Al Arabi Saudi entered with four losses in a row.
The venue was Al Safwa Stadium, with room for 4,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Al Arabi Saudi led 2-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 1-4.
Goal scorers
Al Safa: Mohammed Al Sahlawi (74') · Al Arabi Saudi: Mohammed Mile (14'), A. Mbengue (30'), Ali Al Zaqan (85'), Mohammed Mile (90')
Key stats
Possession: Al Safa 46% · Al Arabi Saudi 54% · Total shots: 5-20 · On target: 3-12 · Corners: 4-4