Match Report
In the standings it was Al Nejmeh 1st on 11 points, Al Mabarrah 9th on 19 — separated by 8. Al Mabarrah ranked just 18th in the league on five-round form despite their 9th table position. Against a league average of 1.23 goals per team per game, Al Nejmeh ran at 1.33 scored and 0.83 conceded, Al Mabarrah at 0.55 and 1.8.
Bourj Hammoud Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 57,600. On the scoreboard, Al Nejmeh led 2-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 5-0.
Goal scorers
Al Nejmeh: Felix Michel (2'), J. Lucumí (42'), M. Juma (51'), Mohamad Omar Sadek (85'), J. Lucumí (90')
Key stats
Possession: Al Nejmeh 60% · Al Mabarrah 40% · Total shots: 25-6 · On target: 10-1 · Corners: 8-3