Match Report
The table gap was wide: 41 points between Al-Karma (6th, 65 pts) and Al Najaf (19th, 24 pts). Al Najaf's recent output outran their position: 9th on form over five rounds, 19th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.39/0.68 for Al-Karma and 0.82/1.79 for Al Najaf (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.21.
On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 2-0.
Goal scorers
Al-Karma: Jameel Al-Yahmadi (76'), Ali Olwan (67')
Key stats
Possession: Al-Karma 59% · Al Najaf 41% · Total shots: 15-11 · On target: 7-2 · Corners: 13-4