Match Report
Al Bataeh, 7th with 37 points, sat 20 points above Emirates (13th, 17). Al Bataeh had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 3rd in the league over the last five rounds against 7th overall. Against a league average of 1.71 goals per team per game, Al Bataeh ran at 1.62 scored and 1.69 conceded, Emirates at 1.23 and 2.31.
The venue was Saqr bin Mohammad al Qassimi Stadium, with room for 2,880 spectators. On the scoreboard, Al Bataeh led 2-1 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 3-2.
Goal scorers
Al Bataeh: Mohamed Rashid Alhammadi (21'), Álvaro de Oliveira (19'), Weberty Silva (90') · Emirates: Paco Alcácer (45'), Lithierry (59')
Key stats
Possession: Al Bataeh 47% · Emirates 53% · Total shots: 16-20 · On target: 5-6 · Corners: 5-13