Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Al Jaish (3rd, 46 pts) held a 31-point advantage over Nawaeir (13th, 15 pts). The last five rounds placed Al Jaish no better than 10th for form, against 3rd in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.46/0.85 for Al Jaish and 0.84/1.72 for Nawaeir (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.17.
Nawaeir had not won in 15 games.
Al Jalaa Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 20,000. On the scoreboard, Al Jaish led 1-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-0.
Goal scorers
Al Jaish: Mohammad Alwakid (20'), Ahmed Al Ahmed (58')
Key stats
Possession: Al Jaish 53% · Nawaeir 47% · Total shots: 17-7 · On target: 8-4 · Corners: 4-6