Match Report
Al Gharafa II went into the game 16th in the table on 12 points; Al Shahaniya II sat 22nd on 4 — an 8-point gap. Al Shahaniya II ranked 16th in the league on five-round form, well above their 22nd table position. In league terms the two rates read 2.12/2.94 for Al Gharafa II and 1.57/3.86 for Al Shahaniya II (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 2.25.
Six consecutive defeats weighed on Al Gharafa II. Al Shahaniya II arrived off three straight defeats.
Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 6 more goals closed it at 1-5.


