Match Report
The table read 2nd (Al Gharafa U23, 48 pts) against 1st (Al Sadd U23, 60 pts), 12 points apart. Al Gharafa U23's recent output lagged their position: 7th on form over five rounds while 2nd in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Al Gharafa U23 1.95 scored and 0.95 conceded per game, Al Sadd U23 3.14 and 0.64, with the league averaging 1.58.
Al Gharafa U23 came in having won six on the spin, having scored in 6 consecutive games. 15 consecutive wins preceded this game for Al Sadd U23, having scored in 15 consecutive games.
The venue was Al Seliah Stadium, with room for 3,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Al Sadd U23 led 2-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 0-5.
Goal scorers
Al Sadd U23: 5 goals with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Al Gharafa U23 45% · Al Sadd U23 55% · On target: 1-5 · Corners: 6-4




