Match Report
The table read 1st (Foolad, 12 pts) against 1st (Al Hilal, 13 pts), 1 points apart. Al Hilal's recent output lagged their position: 8th on form over five rounds while 1st in the table. In league terms the two rates read 0.83/0.33 for Foolad and 1.83/0.83 for Al Hilal (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.46.
Four consecutive wins preceded this game for Foolad.
Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah staged the fixture, a ground that holds 300. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-1.