Match Report
Al Mesaimeer went into the game 13th in the table on 13 points; Al Shamal SC sat 9th on 15 — a 2-point gap. The last five rounds placed Al Mesaimeer 8th in the league for form — higher than their 13th in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.8/1.7 for Al Mesaimeer and 1.9/1.1 for Al Shamal SC (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.78.
Al Seliah Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 27,000. Al Shamal SC led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 1-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Al Mesaimeer: Idrissa Thiam (84') · Al Shamal SC: Baghdad Bounedjah (38')
Key stats
Possession: Al Mesaimeer 45% · Al Shamal SC 55% · Total shots: 9-7 · On target: 3-1 · Corners: 2-10