Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Al-Rustaq 5th with 43 points, Al Oruba 12th with 17, 26 apart. Al-Rustaq ranked just 10th in the league on five-round form despite their 5th table position. Against a league average of 1.01 goals per team per game, Al Oruba ran at 0.85 scored and 1.73 conceded, Al-Rustaq at 1 and 0.88.
The venue was Sur Sports Complex, with room for 8,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Al-Rustaq led 1-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 1-3.
Goal scorers
Al Oruba: S. Al-Dabouni (50') · Al-Rustaq: M. Al-Shaqsy (17'), Mohammed Al Ghassani (72'), S. Al Hamrashdi (56')
Key stats
Possession: Al Oruba 53% · Al-Rustaq 47% · Total shots: 8-9 · On target: 3-6 · Corners: 7-3