Match Report
Al Najma, 18th on 16 points, faced a 37-point deficit to Al Taawoun (6th, 53). Al Najma's recent output outran their position: 9th on form over five rounds, 18th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 0.94/2.24 for Al Najma and 1.74/1.35 for Al Taawoun (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.5.
Al-Najma Club Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 3,000. On the scoreboard, Al Taawoun led 1-0 at the break; 2 second-half goals set the final 1-2.
Goal scorers
Al Najma: Samir Caetano (84') · Al Taawoun: Vitor Vargas (8' og), Marin Petkov (63')
Key stats
Possession: Al Najma 47% · Al Taawoun 53% · Total shots: 8-16 · On target: 3-7 · Corners: 5-2