Match Report
Defeat had followed defeat for Al Batin — three in succession. From the last five rounds, Al Batin held 4 points of 15 and Al Ettifaq 10.
6 meetings are on record — 3 won by Al Batin, 1 by Al Ettifaq, 2 drawn, at 2.17 goals per meeting. History backs the host here — 67% of the meetings won by the home side. Only 33% of the meetings produced more than two goals.
The match was played at Al-Batin FC Stadium (capacity 6,000). On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-2.
Goal scorers
Al Batin: Khaled Al-Khathalan (40'), Mohammed Al-Sahli (90') · Al Ettifaq: Ahmed Hassan (18'), Georginio Wijnaldum (47')
Key stats
Possession: Al Batin 43% · Al Ettifaq 57% · Total shots: 11-17 · On target: 8-11 · Corners: 8-4