Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Al Khaleej (12th, 37 pts) held a 16-point advantage over Al Raed (18th, 21 pts). Al Khaleej had been under-performing their position — 16th on five-round form against 12th in the table. Against a league average of 1.47 goals per team per game, Al Raed ran at 1.21 scored and 1.94 conceded, Al Khaleej at 1.18 and 1.68.
Al Raed arrived off three straight defeats. Al Khaleej were winless in 8.
The venue was Al Tai Club Stadium in Ha'il, with room for 2,500 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Al Raed led 1-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 1-2.
Goal scorers
Al Raed: Karim El Berkaoui (27') · Al Khaleej: Kostas Fortounis (90'), Murad Al Hawsawi (71')




