Match Report
In the standings it was Al Faisaly 2nd on 9 points, Foolad 1st on 12 — separated by 3. Al Faisaly's recent output lagged their position: 24th on form over five rounds while 2nd in the table. In league terms the two rates read 0.83/0.67 for Al Faisaly and 0.83/0.33 for Foolad (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.46.
Foolad came in having won three on the spin.
Al Thumama Stadium in Al Thumama staged the fixture, a ground that holds 40,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 0-1.