Match Report
In the standings it was Al Riffa 1st on 13 points, Al Arabi SC 3rd on 8 — separated by 5. Al Arabi SC's recent output lagged their position: 22nd on form over five rounds while 3rd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 2.5/0.83 for Al Riffa and 1/1.33 for Al Arabi SC (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.68.
Three consecutive wins preceded this game for Al Riffa, having scored in 10 consecutive games. Al Riffa had banked 13 of the last 15 points on offer; Al Arabi SC, 7.
The venue was Madinat 'Isa Stadium in Manama, with room for 10,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Al Riffa led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-1.