Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Al Fahaheel 5th with 28 points, Khaitan 3rd with 12, 16 apart. Recent form told a different story for Khaitan: only 18th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 3rd. Against a league average of 1.57 goals per team per game, Khaitan ran at 0.67 scored and 1.71 conceded, Al Fahaheel at 1.89 and 1.61.
Al Fahaheel had drawn their last three.
5 meetings are on record — 1 won by Khaitan, 3 by Al Fahaheel, 1 drawn, at 1.8 goals per meeting.
The venue was Khaitan Stadium, with room for 15,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Al Fahaheel led 2-1 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 1-4.
Goal scorers
Khaitan: Luiz Fernando (38') · Al Fahaheel: Vitor (20'), Abd Al Mohsen Al Ajami (23'), Vitor (68'), Meshaal Al Sulaili (90')
Key stats
Possession: Khaitan 42% · Al Fahaheel 58% · Total shots: 6-10 · On target: 2-6 · Corners: 4-3