Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Al Gharafa U23 (2nd, 48 pts) held a 27-point advantage over Al Khor U23 (9th, 21 pts). Recent form told a different story for Al Gharafa U23: only 7th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 2nd. Against a league average of 1.58 goals per team per game, Al Khor U23 ran at 1.32 scored and 2.27 conceded, Al Gharafa U23 at 1.95 and 0.95.
Al Gharafa U23 had won three straight. Recent form was uneven: 6/15 points for Al Khor U23, 13/15 for Al Gharafa U23.
Al Seliah Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 27,000. Al Gharafa U23 led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 0-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Al Gharafa U23: 2 goals with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Al Khor U23 55% · Al Gharafa U23 45% · On target: 5-2 · Corners: 2-5




