Match Report
14 previous meetings sit in the GioScore records — Al Qadsia 4, draws 4, Al Salmiyah 6, at 2.79 goals per meeting.
The match was played at Mohammed Al-Hammad Stadium (capacity 22,000). Half-time and full-time told different stories: Al Qadsia led 3-1 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 3-2.
Goal scorers
Al Qadsia: Ablaye Mbengue (7'), Jasem Al Mutar (13'), Ablaye Mbengue (34') · Al Salmiyah: Naif Zuwaid (45'), Abdulmohsen Al Turkmani (58')
Key stats
Possession: Al Qadsia 35% · Al Salmiyah 65% · Total shots: 11-12 · On target: 7-4 · Corners: 0-6