Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Al Tai (9th, 44 pts) held a 23-point advantage over Al Arabi Saudi (17th, 21 pts). Al Arabi Saudi's recent output outran their position: 12th on form over five rounds, 17th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Al Tai 1.41 scored and 1.53 conceded per game, Al Arabi Saudi 0.71 and 1.97, with the league averaging 1.48.
The match was played at Prince Abdul Aziz bin Musa'ed Stadium (capacity 12,500). On the scoreboard, Al Tai led 2-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 3-1.
Goal scorers
Al Tai: Ibrahim Al-Nakhli (22'), Nawaf Al-Qamiri (17'), Törles Knöll (49') · Al Arabi Saudi: Aseel Abed (45')
Key stats
Possession: Al Tai 60% · Al Arabi Saudi 40% · Total shots: 10-8 · On target: 6-2 · Corners: 4-6